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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,921.20, 1,021,381.80 and 539,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,921.20, 1,021,381.80 and 539,916.40 is: 809,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,921.20 : 1,021,381.80 = 539,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,921.20/1,021,381.80 = 539,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,921.20x = 1,021,381.80 × 539,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,921.20x = 551,460,784,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,460,784,481.52/680,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,874.60

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