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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,803.80, 814,205.70 and 262,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,803.80, 814,205.70 and 262,867.80 is: 394,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,803.80 : 814,205.70 = 262,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,803.80/814,205.70 = 262,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,803.80x = 814,205.70 × 262,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,803.80x = 214,028,461,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,028,461,106.46/542,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,301.70

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