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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,778.09, 812,837.97 and 382,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,778.09, 812,837.97 and 382,460.06 is: 572,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,778.09 : 812,837.97 = 382,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,778.09/812,837.97 = 382,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,778.09x = 812,837.97 × 382,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,778.09x = 310,878,054,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,878,054,712.29/542,778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,753.51

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