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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,844.30, 814,266.45 and 402,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,844.30, 814,266.45 and 402,876.30 is: 604,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,844.30 : 814,266.45 = 402,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,844.30/814,266.45 = 402,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,844.30x = 814,266.45 × 402,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,844.30x = 328,048,654,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,048,654,590.14/542,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,314.45

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