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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,871.80, 814,307.70 and 262,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,871.80, 814,307.70 and 262,935.80 is: 394,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,871.80 : 814,307.70 = 262,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,871.80/814,307.70 = 262,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,871.80x = 814,307.70 × 262,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,871.80x = 214,110,646,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,110,646,545.66/542,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,403.70

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