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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,659.42, 810,036.82 and 502,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,659.42, 810,036.82 and 502,637.32 is: 750,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,659.42 : 810,036.82 = 502,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,659.42/810,036.82 = 502,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,659.42x = 810,036.82 × 502,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,659.42x = 407,154,736,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,154,736,306.12/542,659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,295.16

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