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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,107.18, 748,118.73 and 315,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,107.18, 748,118.73 and 315,767.26 is: 435,765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,107.18 : 748,118.73 = 315,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,107.18/748,118.73 = 315,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,107.18x = 748,118.73 × 315,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,107.18x = 236,231,401,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231,401,526.78/542,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,765.12

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