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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,837.40, 931,256.10 and 542,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,837.40, 931,256.10 and 542,105.40 is: 813,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,837.40 : 931,256.10 = 542,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,837.40/931,256.10 = 542,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,837.40x = 931,256.10 × 542,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,837.40x = 504,838,960,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,838,960,592.94/620,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,158.10

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