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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,861.30, 814,291.95 and 402,893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,861.30, 814,291.95 and 402,893.30 is: 604,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,861.30 : 814,291.95 = 402,893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,861.30/814,291.95 = 402,893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,861.30x = 814,291.95 × 402,893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,861.30x = 328,072,770,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,072,770,898.94/542,861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,339.95

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