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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,766.30, 814,149.45 and 402,798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,766.30, 814,149.45 and 402,798.30 is: 604,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,766.30 : 814,149.45 = 402,798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,766.30/814,149.45 = 402,798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,766.30x = 814,149.45 × 402,798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,766.30x = 327,938,014,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,938,014,405.94/542,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,197.45

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