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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,174.60, 828,261.90 and 542,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,174.60, 828,261.90 and 542,843.40 is: 814,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,174.60 : 828,261.90 = 542,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,174.60/828,261.90 = 542,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,174.60x = 828,261.90 × 542,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,174.60x = 449,616,505,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,616,505,886.46/552,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,265.10

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