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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,909.32, 814,363.96 and 294,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,909.32, 814,363.96 and 294,077.32 is: 441,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,909.32 : 814,363.96 = 294,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,909.32/814,363.96 = 294,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,909.32x = 814,363.96 × 294,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,909.32x = 239,485,970,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485,970,861.39/542,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,115.97

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