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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,360.56, 748,204.44 and 341,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,360.56, 748,204.44 and 341,267.44 is: 470,789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,360.56 : 748,204.44 = 341,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,360.56/748,204.44 = 341,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,360.56x = 748,204.44 × 341,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,360.56x = 255,337,813,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,337,813,835.43/542,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,789.79

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