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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,337.52, 1,248,005.52 and 542,142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,337.52, 1,248,005.52 and 542,142.24 is: 748,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,337.52 : 1,248,005.52 = 542,142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,337.52/1,248,005.52 = 542,142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,337.52x = 1,248,005.52 × 542,142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,337.52x = 676,596,508,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,596,508,145.17/904,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,168.13

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