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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,242.40, 1,216,863.60 and 545,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,242.40, 1,216,863.60 and 545,821.60 is: 818,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,242.40 : 1,216,863.60 = 545,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,242.40/1,216,863.60 = 545,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,242.40x = 1,216,863.60 × 545,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,242.40x = 664,190,437,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,190,437,133.76/811,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,732.40

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