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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,317.40, 1,201,526.79 and 548,882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,317.40, 1,201,526.79 and 548,882.93 is: 823,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,317.40 : 1,201,526.79 = 548,882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,317.40/1,201,526.79 = 548,882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,317.40x = 1,201,526.79 × 548,882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,317.40x = 659,497,538,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,497,538,961.06/801,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,016.62

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