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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,997.96, 746,679.98 and 471,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,997.96, 746,679.98 and 471,253.43 is: 648,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,997.96 : 746,679.98 = 471,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,997.96/746,679.98 = 471,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,997.96x = 746,679.98 × 471,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,997.96x = 351,875,495,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,875,495,597.66/542,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,023.61

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