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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,540.16, 828,682.69 and 542,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,540.16, 828,682.69 and 542,046.04 is: 817,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,540.16 : 828,682.69 = 542,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,540.16/828,682.69 = 542,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,540.16x = 828,682.69 × 542,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,540.16x = 449,184,170,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,184,170,531.05/549,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,381.88

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