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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,961.60, 814,442.40 and 354,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,961.60, 814,442.40 and 354,004.80 is: 531,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,961.60 : 814,442.40 = 354,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,961.60/814,442.40 = 354,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,961.60x = 814,442.40 × 354,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,961.60x = 288,316,518,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,316,518,923.52/542,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,007.20

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