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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,110.32, 748,237.08 and 360,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,110.32, 748,237.08 and 360,829.44 is: 498,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,110.32 : 748,237.08 = 360,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,110.32/748,237.08 = 360,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,110.32x = 748,237.08 × 360,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,110.32x = 269,985,966,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,985,966,563.64/542,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,027.72

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