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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,245.62, 813,379.23 and 381,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,245.62, 813,379.23 and 381,664.74 is: 572,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,245.62 : 813,379.23 = 381,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,245.62/813,379.23 = 381,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,245.62x = 813,379.23 × 381,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,245.62x = 310,438,172,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,438,172,339.35/542,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,504.71

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