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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,001.69, 748,086.57 and 360,721.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,001.69, 748,086.57 and 360,721.26 is: 497,878.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,001.69 : 748,086.57 = 360,721.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,001.69/748,086.57 = 360,721.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,001.69x = 748,086.57 × 360,721.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,001.69x = 269,850,730,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,850,730,119.48/542,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,878.02

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