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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204,350, 1,807,224.84 and 539,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204,350, 1,807,224.84 and 539,502 is: 809,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204,350 : 1,807,224.84 = 539,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204,350/1,807,224.84 = 539,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204,350x = 1,807,224.84 × 539,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204,350x = 975,001,415,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,001,415,629.68/1,204,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,566.50

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