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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,969.96, 814,618.38 and 489,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,969.96, 814,618.38 and 489,410.63 is: 734,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,969.96 : 814,618.38 = 489,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,969.96/814,618.38 = 489,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,969.96x = 814,618.38 × 489,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,969.96x = 398,682,894,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,682,894,565.38/542,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,263.26

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