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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,855.80, 814,283.70 and 454,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,855.80, 814,283.70 and 454,938.40 is: 682,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,855.80 : 814,283.70 = 454,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,855.80/814,283.70 = 454,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,855.80x = 814,283.70 × 454,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,855.80x = 370,448,923,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,448,923,624.08/542,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,407.60

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