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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,247.36, 748,122.12 and 327,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,247.36, 748,122.12 and 327,305.76 is: 451,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,247.36 : 748,122.12 = 327,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,247.36/748,122.12 = 327,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,247.36x = 748,122.12 × 327,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,247.36x = 244,864,679,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,864,679,059.41/542,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,573.76

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