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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,847.96, 813,441.58 and 290,164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,847.96, 813,441.58 and 290,164.44 is: 434,802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,847.96 : 813,441.58 = 290,164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,847.96/813,441.58 = 290,164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,847.96x = 813,441.58 × 290,164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,847.96x = 236,031,820,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,031,820,533.42/542,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,802.81

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