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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,206.80, 813,310.20 and 402,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,206.80, 813,310.20 and 402,238.80 is: 603,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,206.80 : 813,310.20 = 402,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,206.80/813,310.20 = 402,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,206.80x = 813,310.20 × 402,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,206.80x = 327,144,918,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,144,918,875.76/542,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,358.20

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