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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,076.08, 748,135.32 and 327,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,076.08, 748,135.32 and 327,337.52 is: 451,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,076.08 : 748,135.32 = 327,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,076.08/748,135.32 = 327,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,076.08x = 748,135.32 × 327,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,076.08x = 244,892,760,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,892,760,273.21/542,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,768.25

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