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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,006.69, 748,093.47 and 360,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,006.69, 748,093.47 and 360,726.26 is: 497,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,006.69 : 748,093.47 = 360,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,006.69/748,093.47 = 360,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,006.69x = 748,093.47 × 360,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,006.69x = 269,856,959,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,856,959,563.52/542,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,884.92

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