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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,977.24, 749,307.72 and 301,296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,977.24, 749,307.72 and 301,296.64 is: 415,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,977.24 : 749,307.72 = 301,296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,977.24/749,307.72 = 301,296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,977.24x = 749,307.72 × 301,296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,977.24x = 225,763,898,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,763,898,362.06/542,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,788.88

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