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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,555.20, 1,230,259.20 and 539,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,555.20, 1,230,259.20 and 539,545.60 is: 807,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,555.20 : 1,230,259.20 = 539,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,555.20/1,230,259.20 = 539,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,555.20x = 1,230,259.20 × 539,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,555.20x = 663,780,938,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,780,938,219.52/821,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,956.59

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