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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,104.18, 748,114.60 and 315,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,104.18, 748,114.60 and 315,764.26 is: 435,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,104.18 : 748,114.60 = 315,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,104.18/748,114.60 = 315,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,104.18x = 748,114.60 × 315,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,104.18x = 236,227,853,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,227,853,064.20/542,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,760.99

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