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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,823.26, 749,093.33 and 301,103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,823.26, 749,093.33 and 301,103.33 is: 415,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,823.26 : 749,093.33 = 301,103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,823.26/749,093.33 = 301,103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,823.26x = 749,093.33 × 301,103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,823.26x = 225,554,493,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,554,493,151.08/542,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,521.06

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