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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,135.12, 748,157.04 and 315,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,135.12, 748,157.04 and 315,795.20 is: 435,803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,135.12 : 748,157.04 = 315,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,135.12/748,157.04 = 315,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,135.12x = 748,157.04 × 315,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,135.12x = 236,264,402,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,264,402,078.21/542,135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,803.54

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