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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,853.80, 814,280.70 and 402,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,853.80, 814,280.70 and 402,885.80 is: 604,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,853.80 : 814,280.70 = 402,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,853.80/814,280.70 = 402,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,853.80x = 814,280.70 × 402,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,853.80x = 328,062,131,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,062,131,244.06/542,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,328.70

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