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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,327.40, 1,145,659 and 820,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,327.40, 1,145,659 and 820,327.40 is: 1,145,659

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,327.40 : 1,145,659 = 820,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,327.40/1,145,659 = 820,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,327.40x = 1,145,659 × 820,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,327.40x = 939,815,468,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,815,468,756.60/820,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,659

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