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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,586.08, 1,121,555.43 and 540,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,586.08, 1,121,555.43 and 540,665.44 is: 746,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,586.08 : 1,121,555.43 = 540,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,586.08/1,121,555.43 = 540,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,586.08x = 1,121,555.43 × 540,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,586.08x = 606,386,257,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,386,257,241.45/812,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,242.48

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