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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,761.09, 749,099.98 and 301,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,761.09, 749,099.98 and 301,121.51 is: 415,597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,761.09 : 749,099.98 = 301,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,761.09/749,099.98 = 301,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,761.09x = 749,099.98 × 301,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,761.09x = 225,570,117,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,570,117,963.16/542,761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,597.44

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