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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,994.22, 749,299.35 and 301,262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,994.22, 749,299.35 and 301,262.41 is: 415,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,994.22 : 749,299.35 = 301,262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,994.22/749,299.35 = 301,262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,994.22x = 749,299.35 × 301,262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,994.22x = 225,735,727,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,735,727,992.43/542,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,724.00

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