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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,240.30, 813,360.45 and 402,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,240.30, 813,360.45 and 402,272.30 is: 603,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,240.30 : 813,360.45 = 402,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,240.30/813,360.45 = 402,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,240.30x = 813,360.45 × 402,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,240.30x = 327,192,378,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,192,378,950.54/542,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,408.45

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