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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,619.16, 748,658.46 and 313,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,619.16, 748,658.46 and 313,158.04 is: 432,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,619.16 : 748,658.46 = 313,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,619.16/748,658.46 = 313,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,619.16x = 748,658.46 × 313,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,619.16x = 234,448,415,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,448,415,963.02/542,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,068.08

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