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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,969.80, 816,204.30 and 386,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,969.80, 816,204.30 and 386,283.40 is: 580,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,969.80 : 816,204.30 = 386,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,969.80/816,204.30 = 386,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,969.80x = 816,204.30 × 386,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,969.80x = 315,286,172,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,286,172,098.62/542,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,669.81

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