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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,350.56, 748,190.64 and 341,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,350.56, 748,190.64 and 341,257.44 is: 470,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,350.56 : 748,190.64 = 341,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,350.56/748,190.64 = 341,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,350.56x = 748,190.64 × 341,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,350.56x = 255,325,622,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,325,622,438.36/542,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,775.99

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