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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,068.80, 748,034.76 and 312,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,068.80, 748,034.76 and 312,635.69 is: 431,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,068.80 : 748,034.76 = 312,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,068.80/748,034.76 = 312,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,068.80x = 748,034.76 × 312,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,068.80x = 233,862,363,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,862,363,336.58/542,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,425.61

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