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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,311.74, 1,231,967.61 and 537,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,311.74, 1,231,967.61 and 537,241.14 is: 805,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,311.74 : 1,231,967.61 = 537,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,311.74/1,231,967.61 = 537,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,311.74x = 1,231,967.61 × 537,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,311.74x = 661,863,683,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,863,683,239.48/821,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,861.71

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