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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,291.48, 748,191.12 and 312,817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,291.48, 748,191.12 and 312,817.88 is: 431,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,291.48 : 748,191.12 = 312,817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,291.48/748,191.12 = 312,817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,291.48x = 748,191.12 × 312,817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,291.48x = 234,047,559,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,047,559,993.23/542,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,589.96

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