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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,185.56, 812,170.26 and 253,584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,185.56, 812,170.26 and 253,584.18 is: 379,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,185.56 : 812,170.26 = 253,584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,185.56/812,170.26 = 253,584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,185.56x = 812,170.26 × 253,584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,185.56x = 205,953,529,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,953,529,402.49/542,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,858.01

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