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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,010.76, 812,129.18 and 328,130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,010.76, 812,129.18 and 328,130.39 is: 491,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,010.76 : 812,129.18 = 328,130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,010.76/812,129.18 = 328,130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,010.76x = 812,129.18 × 328,130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,010.76x = 266,484,264,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,484,264,563.78/542,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,658.62

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