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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,956.80, 816,184.80 and 386,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,956.80, 816,184.80 and 386,270.40 is: 580,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,956.80 : 816,184.80 = 386,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,956.80/816,184.80 = 386,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,956.80x = 816,184.80 × 386,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,956.80x = 315,268,029,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,268,029,169.92/542,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,650.30

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