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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,854.60, 814,281.90 and 402,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,854.60, 814,281.90 and 402,886.60 is: 604,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,854.60 : 814,281.90 = 402,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,854.60/814,281.90 = 402,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,854.60x = 814,281.90 × 402,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,854.60x = 328,063,266,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,063,266,132.54/542,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,329.90

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