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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,206.88, 1,234,810.32 and 542,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,206.88, 1,234,810.32 and 542,658.52 is: 813,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,206.88 : 1,234,810.32 = 542,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,206.88/1,234,810.32 = 542,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,206.88x = 1,234,810.32 × 542,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,206.88x = 670,080,340,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,080,340,731.93/823,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,987.78

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