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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,542.56, 813,647.61 and 375,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,542.56, 813,647.61 and 375,138.64 is: 562,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,542.56 : 813,647.61 = 375,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,542.56/813,647.61 = 375,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,542.56x = 813,647.61 × 375,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,542.56x = 305,230,657,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,230,657,816.63/542,542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,593.02

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