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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024,867, 1,538,233.38 and 545,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024,867, 1,538,233.38 and 545,497.24 is: 818,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024,867 : 1,538,233.38 = 545,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024,867/1,538,233.38 = 545,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024,867x = 1,538,233.38 × 545,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024,867x = 839,102,063,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,102,063,265.87/1,024,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,742.40

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