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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,351.56, 748,192.02 and 341,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,351.56, 748,192.02 and 341,258.44 is: 470,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,351.56 : 748,192.02 = 341,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,351.56/748,192.02 = 341,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,351.56x = 748,192.02 × 341,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,351.56x = 255,326,841,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,326,841,565.65/542,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,777.37

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