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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,717.37, 748,995.84 and 301,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,717.37, 748,995.84 and 301,077.72 is: 415,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,717.37 : 748,995.84 = 301,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,717.37/748,995.84 = 301,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,717.37x = 748,995.84 × 301,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,717.37x = 225,505,959,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,505,959,796.69/542,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,512.70

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