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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,231.40, 1,864,964.70 and 534,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,231.40, 1,864,964.70 and 534,138.60 is: 800,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,231.40 : 1,864,964.70 = 534,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,231.40/1,864,964.70 = 534,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,231.40x = 1,864,964.70 × 534,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,231.40x = 996,149,633,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,149,633,907.42/1,244,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,614.45

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