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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,231.40, 1,555,232.70 and 539,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,231.40, 1,555,232.70 and 539,567.40 is: 809,031.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,231.40 : 1,555,232.70 = 539,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,231.40/1,555,232.70 = 539,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,231.40x = 1,555,232.70 × 539,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,231.40x = 839,152,864,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,152,864,333.98/1,037,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,031.49

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