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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,707.59, 748,961.48 and 300,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,707.59, 748,961.48 and 300,975.77 is: 415,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,707.59 : 748,961.48 = 300,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,707.59/748,961.48 = 300,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,707.59x = 748,961.48 × 300,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,707.59x = 225,419,252,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,419,252,893.65/542,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,360.42

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