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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,783.80, 814,175.70 and 519,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,783.80, 814,175.70 and 519,747.40 is: 779,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,783.80 : 814,175.70 = 519,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,783.80/814,175.70 = 519,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,783.80x = 814,175.70 × 519,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,783.80x = 423,165,703,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,165,703,218.18/542,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,621.10

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