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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,848.60, 814,272.90 and 402,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,848.60, 814,272.90 and 402,880.60 is: 604,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,848.60 : 814,272.90 = 402,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,848.60/814,272.90 = 402,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,848.60x = 814,272.90 × 402,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,848.60x = 328,054,754,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,054,754,515.74/542,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,320.90

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