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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,759.67, 748,518.17 and 338,829.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,759.67, 748,518.17 and 338,829.51 is: 467,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,759.67 : 748,518.17 = 338,829.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,759.67/748,518.17 = 338,829.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,759.67x = 748,518.17 × 338,829.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,759.67x = 253,620,045,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620,045,879.99/542,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,278.72

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