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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,228.32, 748,262.32 and 315,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,228.32, 748,262.32 and 315,859.20 is: 435,878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,228.32 : 748,262.32 = 315,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,228.32/748,262.32 = 315,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,228.32x = 748,262.32 × 315,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,228.32x = 236,345,537,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,345,537,785.34/542,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,878.26

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