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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,937.44, 814,012.40 and 365,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,937.44, 814,012.40 and 365,003.04 is: 547,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,937.44 : 814,012.40 = 365,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,937.44/814,012.40 = 365,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,937.44x = 814,012.40 × 365,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,937.44x = 297,117,000,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,117,000,597.70/542,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,239.85

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