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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,848.30, 814,272.45 and 262,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,848.30, 814,272.45 and 262,912.30 is: 394,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,848.30 : 814,272.45 = 262,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,848.30/814,272.45 = 262,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,848.30x = 814,272.45 × 262,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,848.30x = 214,082,242,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,082,242,656.14/542,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,368.45

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