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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,107.32, 748,232.94 and 360,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,107.32, 748,232.94 and 360,826.44 is: 498,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,107.32 : 748,232.94 = 360,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,107.32/748,232.94 = 360,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,107.32x = 748,232.94 × 360,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,107.32x = 269,982,228,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,982,228,030.93/542,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,023.58

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