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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,803.68, 749,071.08 and 301,108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,803.68, 749,071.08 and 301,108.68 is: 415,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,803.68 : 749,071.08 = 301,108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,803.68/749,071.08 = 301,108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,803.68x = 749,071.08 × 301,108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,803.68x = 225,551,804,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,551,804,124.97/542,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,531.09

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