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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,979.33, 749,380.05 and 356,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,979.33, 749,380.05 and 356,868.06 is: 492,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,979.33 : 749,380.05 = 356,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,979.33/749,380.05 = 356,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,979.33x = 749,380.05 × 356,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,979.33x = 267,429,804,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,429,804,646.20/542,979.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,522.99

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