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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,026.08, 748,023.84 and 327,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,026.08, 748,023.84 and 327,163.20 is: 451,502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,026.08 : 748,023.84 = 327,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,026.08/748,023.84 = 327,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,026.08x = 748,023.84 × 327,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,026.08x = 244,725,873,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,725,873,170.69/542,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,502.03

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