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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,086.40, 1,231,629.60 and 539,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,086.40, 1,231,629.60 and 539,076.80 is: 808,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,086.40 : 1,231,629.60 = 539,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,086.40/1,231,629.60 = 539,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,086.40x = 1,231,629.60 × 539,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,086.40x = 663,942,943,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,942,943,553.28/821,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,615.20

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