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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,201.36, 1,234,802.04 and 542,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,201.36, 1,234,802.04 and 542,653 is: 813,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,201.36 : 1,234,802.04 = 542,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,201.36/1,234,802.04 = 542,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,201.36x = 1,234,802.04 × 542,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,201.36x = 670,069,031,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,069,031,412.12/823,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,979.50

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