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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,152.40, 1,554,279.80 and 538,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,152.40, 1,554,279.80 and 538,488.40 is: 807,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,152.40 : 1,554,279.80 = 538,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,152.40/1,554,279.80 = 538,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,152.40x = 1,554,279.80 × 538,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,152.40x = 836,961,642,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,961,642,654.32/1,036,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,759.21

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