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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,789.80, 814,184.70 and 401,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,789.80, 814,184.70 and 401,072.20 is: 601,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,789.80 : 814,184.70 = 401,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,789.80/814,184.70 = 401,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,789.80x = 814,184.70 × 401,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,789.80x = 326,546,848,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,546,848,835.34/542,789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,608.30

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