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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,876.80, 814,315.20 and 402,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,876.80, 814,315.20 and 402,908.80 is: 604,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,876.80 : 814,315.20 = 402,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,876.80/814,315.20 = 402,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,876.80x = 814,315.20 × 402,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,876.80x = 328,094,760,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,094,760,053.76/542,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,363.20

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