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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,944.37, 749,187.99 and 361,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,944.37, 749,187.99 and 361,773.29 is: 499,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,944.37 : 749,187.99 = 361,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,944.37/749,187.99 = 361,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,944.37x = 749,187.99 × 361,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,944.37x = 271,036,205,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,036,205,843.76/542,944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,197.01

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