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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,029.06, 748,351.11 and 348,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,029.06, 748,351.11 and 348,523.66 is: 481,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,029.06 : 748,351.11 = 348,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,029.06/748,351.11 = 348,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,029.06x = 748,351.11 × 348,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,029.06x = 260,818,067,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,818,067,822.26/542,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,188.35

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