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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,231.20, 812,569.20 and 398,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,231.20, 812,569.20 and 398,958.40 is: 597,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,231.20 : 812,569.20 = 398,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,231.20/812,569.20 = 398,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,231.20x = 812,569.20 × 398,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,231.20x = 324,181,307,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,181,307,921.28/542,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,865.46

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