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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,483.40, 1,232,225.10 and 538,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,483.40, 1,232,225.10 and 538,048.20 is: 807,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,483.40 : 1,232,225.10 = 538,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,483.40/1,232,225.10 = 538,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,483.40x = 1,232,225.10 × 538,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,483.40x = 662,996,497,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,996,497,049.82/821,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,072.30

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