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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,953.50, 749,295.84 and 328,052.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,953.50, 749,295.84 and 328,052.03 is: 452,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,953.50 : 749,295.84 = 328,052.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,953.50/749,295.84 = 328,052.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,953.50x = 749,295.84 × 328,052.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,953.50x = 245,808,021,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,808,021,676.13/542,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,723.89

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