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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,392.98, 748,585.16 and 346,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,392.98, 748,585.16 and 346,244.19 is: 477,869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,392.98 : 748,585.16 = 346,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,392.98/748,585.16 = 346,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,392.98x = 748,585.16 × 346,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,392.98x = 259,193,262,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,193,262,370.22/542,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,869.87

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