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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,991.40, 814,487.10 and 342,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,991.40, 814,487.10 and 342,662.20 is: 513,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,991.40 : 814,487.10 = 342,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,991.40/814,487.10 = 342,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,991.40x = 814,487.10 × 342,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,991.40x = 279,093,941,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,093,941,557.62/542,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,993.30

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