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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,360.06, 748,203.75 and 341,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,360.06, 748,203.75 and 341,266.94 is: 470,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,360.06 : 748,203.75 = 341,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,360.06/748,203.75 = 341,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,360.06x = 748,203.75 × 341,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,360.06x = 255,337,204,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,337,204,259.03/542,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,789.10

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