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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,008.69, 748,096.23 and 360,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,008.69, 748,096.23 and 360,728.26 is: 497,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,008.69 : 748,096.23 = 360,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,008.69/748,096.23 = 360,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,008.69x = 748,096.23 × 360,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,008.69x = 269,859,451,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,859,451,360.46/542,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,887.68

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