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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,774.09, 812,831.99 and 382,456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,774.09, 812,831.99 and 382,456.06 is: 572,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,774.09 : 812,831.99 = 382,456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,774.09/812,831.99 = 382,456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,774.09x = 812,831.99 × 382,456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,774.09x = 310,872,520,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,872,520,337.36/542,774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,747.53

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