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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,996.69, 746,678.22 and 471,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,996.69, 746,678.22 and 471,252.16 is: 648,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,996.69 : 746,678.22 = 471,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,996.69/746,678.22 = 471,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,996.69x = 746,678.22 × 471,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,996.69x = 351,873,723,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,873,723,999.96/542,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,021.86

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