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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,028.06, 748,349.73 and 348,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,028.06, 748,349.73 and 348,522.66 is: 481,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,028.06 : 748,349.73 = 348,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,028.06/748,349.73 = 348,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,028.06x = 748,349.73 × 348,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,028.06x = 260,816,838,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,816,838,509.88/542,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,186.97

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