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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,515.41, 748,580.27 and 361,497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,515.41, 748,580.27 and 361,497.69 is: 498,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,515.41 : 748,580.27 = 361,497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,515.41/748,580.27 = 361,497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,515.41x = 748,580.27 × 361,497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,515.41x = 270,610,036,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,610,036,577.09/542,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,806.18

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