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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,482.61, 748,614.42 and 313,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,482.61, 748,614.42 and 313,021.89 is: 431,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,482.61 : 748,614.42 = 313,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,482.61/748,614.42 = 313,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,482.61x = 748,614.42 × 313,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,482.61x = 234,332,700,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,332,700,629.65/542,482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,963.53

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