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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,713.20, 1,228,257.60 and 538,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,713.20, 1,228,257.60 and 538,902.40 is: 807,490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,713.20 : 1,228,257.60 = 538,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,713.20/1,228,257.60 = 538,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,713.20x = 1,228,257.60 × 538,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,713.20x = 661,910,968,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,910,968,458.24/819,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,490.92

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