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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,571.90, 814,246.65 and 305,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,571.90, 814,246.65 and 305,663.10 is: 458,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,571.90 : 814,246.65 = 305,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,571.90/814,246.65 = 305,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,571.90x = 814,246.65 × 305,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,571.90x = 248,885,155,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,885,155,203.62/542,571.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,713.68

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