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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,044.91, 814,240.59 and 352,407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,044.91, 814,240.59 and 352,407.74 is: 529,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,044.91 : 814,240.59 = 352,407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,044.91/814,240.59 = 352,407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,044.91x = 814,240.59 × 352,407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,044.91x = 286,944,682,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,944,682,066.96/542,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,374.37

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