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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,279.80, 1,239,419.70 and 542,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,279.80, 1,239,419.70 and 542,844.60 is: 814,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,279.80 : 1,239,419.70 = 542,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,279.80/1,239,419.70 = 542,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,279.80x = 1,239,419.70 × 542,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,279.80x = 672,812,291,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,812,291,278.62/826,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,266.90

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