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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,215.88, 1,234,823.84 and 542,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,215.88, 1,234,823.84 and 542,667.52 is: 814,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,215.88 : 1,234,823.84 = 542,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,215.88/1,234,823.84 = 542,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,215.88x = 1,234,823.84 × 542,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,215.88x = 670,098,790,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,098,790,889.68/823,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,001.29

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