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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,045.91, 814,242.09 and 352,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,045.91, 814,242.09 and 352,408.74 is: 529,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,045.91 : 814,242.09 = 352,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,045.91/814,242.09 = 352,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,045.91x = 814,242.09 × 352,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,045.91x = 286,946,028,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,946,028,991.87/542,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,375.88

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