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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,059.86, 813,834.58 and 275,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,059.86, 813,834.58 and 275,999.16 is: 414,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,059.86 : 813,834.58 = 275,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,059.86/813,834.58 = 275,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,059.86x = 813,834.58 × 275,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,059.86x = 224,617,660,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,617,660,458.95/542,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,377.96

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