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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,845.10, 814,267.65 and 402,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,845.10, 814,267.65 and 402,877.10 is: 604,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,845.10 : 814,267.65 = 402,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,845.10/814,267.65 = 402,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,845.10x = 814,267.65 × 402,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,845.10x = 328,049,789,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,049,789,455.82/542,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,315.65

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