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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,908.84, 814,363.24 and 294,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,908.84, 814,363.24 and 294,076.84 is: 441,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,908.84 : 814,363.24 = 294,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,908.84/814,363.24 = 294,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,908.84x = 814,363.24 × 294,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,908.84x = 239,485,368,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485,368,231.36/542,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,115.25

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