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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,756.52, 814,160.34 and 447,810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,756.52, 814,160.34 and 447,810.75 is: 671,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,756.52 : 814,160.34 = 447,810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,756.52/814,160.34 = 447,810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,756.52x = 814,160.34 × 447,810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,756.52x = 364,589,752,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,589,752,475.66/542,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,737.21

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