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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,021.28, 748,113.60 and 360,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,021.28, 748,113.60 and 360,740.88 is: 497,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,021.28 : 748,113.60 = 360,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,021.28/748,113.60 = 360,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,021.28x = 748,113.60 × 360,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,021.28x = 269,875,158,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,875,158,403.97/542,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,905.10

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