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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,846.60, 814,269.90 and 402,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,846.60, 814,269.90 and 402,878.60 is: 604,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,846.60 : 814,269.90 = 402,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,846.60/814,269.90 = 402,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,846.60x = 814,269.90 × 402,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,846.60x = 328,051,917,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,051,917,334.14/542,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,317.90

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