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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,816.44, 814,725.78 and 391,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,816.44, 814,725.78 and 391,171 is: 587,117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,816.44 : 814,725.78 = 391,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,816.44/814,725.78 = 391,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,816.44x = 814,725.78 × 391,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,816.44x = 318,697,098,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,697,098,088.38/542,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,117.62

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