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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,345.58, 748,197.36 and 381,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,345.58, 748,197.36 and 381,305.82 is: 526,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,345.58 : 748,197.36 = 381,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,345.58/748,197.36 = 381,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,345.58x = 748,197.36 × 381,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,345.58x = 285,292,007,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,292,007,876.64/542,345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,033.62

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