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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,644.70, 814,689.45 and 400,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,644.70, 814,689.45 and 400,371.90 is: 599,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,644.70 : 814,689.45 = 400,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,644.70/814,689.45 = 400,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,644.70x = 814,689.45 × 400,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,644.70x = 326,178,763,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,178,763,006.46/543,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,985.18

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