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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,098.18, 748,106.30 and 315,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,098.18, 748,106.30 and 315,758.26 is: 435,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,098.18 : 748,106.30 = 315,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,098.18/748,106.30 = 315,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,098.18x = 748,106.30 × 315,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,098.18x = 236,220,743,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,220,743,583.04/542,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,752.70

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