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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,246.40, 813,369.60 and 437,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,246.40, 813,369.60 and 437,270.40 is: 655,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,246.40 : 813,369.60 = 437,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,246.40/813,369.60 = 437,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,246.40x = 813,369.60 × 437,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,246.40x = 355,662,450,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,662,450,339.84/542,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,905.60

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