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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,823.60, 814,235.40 and 482,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,823.60, 814,235.40 and 482,689.20 is: 724,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,823.60 : 814,235.40 = 482,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,823.60/814,235.40 = 482,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,823.60x = 814,235.40 × 482,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,823.60x = 393,022,633,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,022,633,837.68/542,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,033.80

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