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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,008.76, 812,126.18 and 328,128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,008.76, 812,126.18 and 328,128.39 is: 491,655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,008.76 : 812,126.18 = 328,128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,008.76/812,126.18 = 328,128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,008.76x = 812,126.18 × 328,128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,008.76x = 266,481,656,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,481,656,740.57/542,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,655.63

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