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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,357.06, 748,199.61 and 341,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,357.06, 748,199.61 and 341,263.94 is: 470,784.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,357.06 : 748,199.61 = 341,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,357.06/748,199.61 = 341,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,357.06x = 748,199.61 × 341,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,357.06x = 255,333,546,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,333,546,815.06/542,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,784.96

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