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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,197.32, 748,313 and 312,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,197.32, 748,313 and 312,711.76 is: 431,588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,197.32 : 748,313 = 312,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,197.32/748,313 = 312,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,197.32x = 748,313 × 312,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,197.32x = 234,006,275,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006,275,260.88/542,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,588.77

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