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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,203.49, 1,032,488.25 and 542,121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,203.49, 1,032,488.25 and 542,121.41 is: 747,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,203.49 : 1,032,488.25 = 542,121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,203.49/1,032,488.25 = 542,121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,203.49x = 1,032,488.25 × 542,121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,203.49x = 559,733,980,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,733,980,735.99/749,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,105.42

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