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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,955.80, 814,433.70 and 455,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,955.80, 814,433.70 and 455,038.40 is: 682,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,955.80 : 814,433.70 = 455,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,955.80/814,433.70 = 455,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,955.80x = 814,433.70 × 455,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,955.80x = 370,598,607,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,598,607,754.08/542,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,557.60

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