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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,359.06, 748,202.37 and 341,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,359.06, 748,202.37 and 341,265.94 is: 470,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,359.06 : 748,202.37 = 341,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,359.06/748,202.37 = 341,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,359.06x = 748,202.37 × 341,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,359.06x = 255,335,985,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,335,985,108.28/542,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,787.72

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