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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,042.40, 1,821,719.70 and 540,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,042.40, 1,821,719.70 and 540,227.70 is: 810,633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,042.40 : 1,821,719.70 = 540,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,042.40/1,821,719.70 = 540,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,042.40x = 1,821,719.70 × 540,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,042.40x = 984,143,443,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,143,443,575.69/1,214,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,633.50

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