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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,822.10, 814,233.15 and 402,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,822.10, 814,233.15 and 402,854.10 is: 604,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,822.10 : 814,233.15 = 402,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,822.10/814,233.15 = 402,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,822.10x = 814,233.15 × 402,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,822.10x = 328,017,162,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,017,162,833.42/542,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,281.15

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