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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,777.30, 814,165.95 and 408,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,777.30, 814,165.95 and 408,058.10 is: 612,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,777.30 : 814,165.95 = 408,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,777.30/814,165.95 = 408,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,777.30x = 814,165.95 × 408,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,777.30x = 332,227,010,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,227,010,641.70/542,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,087.15

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