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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,522.99, 748,560.75 and 324,697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,522.99, 748,560.75 and 324,697.79 is: 448,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,522.99 : 748,560.75 = 324,697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,522.99/748,560.75 = 324,697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,522.99x = 748,560.75 × 324,697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,522.99x = 243,056,021,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,056,021,205.74/542,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,010.55

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