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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,786.84, 749,135.52 and 301,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,786.84, 749,135.52 and 301,147.16 is: 415,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,786.84 : 749,135.52 = 301,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,786.84/749,135.52 = 301,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,786.84x = 749,135.52 × 301,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,786.84x = 225,600,034,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,600,034,303.12/542,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,632.84

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