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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,017.53, 748,335.21 and 348,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,017.53, 748,335.21 and 348,512.16 is: 481,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,017.53 : 748,335.21 = 348,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,017.53/748,335.21 = 348,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,017.53x = 748,335.21 × 348,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,017.53x = 260,803,920,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,803,920,441.15/542,017.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,172.48

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