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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,546, 813,863.28 and 272,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,546, 813,863.28 and 272,535.26 is: 408,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,546 : 813,863.28 = 272,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,546/813,863.28 = 272,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,546x = 813,863.28 × 272,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,546x = 221,806,440,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,806,440,619.25/542,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,825.13

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