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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,671.40, 748,789.98 and 327,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,671.40, 748,789.98 and 327,667.52 is: 452,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,671.40 : 748,789.98 = 327,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,671.40/748,789.98 = 327,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,671.40x = 748,789.98 × 327,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,671.40x = 245,354,155,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,354,155,747.45/542,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,122.88

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