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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,716.18, 748,994.32 and 301,076.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,716.18, 748,994.32 and 301,076.59 is: 415,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,716.18 : 748,994.32 = 301,076.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,716.18/748,994.32 = 301,076.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,716.18x = 748,994.32 × 301,076.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,716.18x = 225,504,655,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,504,655,794.97/542,716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,511.21

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