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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,103.18, 748,113.22 and 315,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,103.18, 748,113.22 and 315,763.26 is: 435,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,103.18 : 748,113.22 = 315,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,103.18/748,113.22 = 315,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,103.18x = 748,113.22 × 315,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,103.18x = 236,226,669,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,226,669,196.30/542,103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,759.61

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