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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,282.80, 1,239,424.20 and 542,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,282.80, 1,239,424.20 and 542,847.60 is: 814,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,282.80 : 1,239,424.20 = 542,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,282.80/1,239,424.20 = 542,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,282.80x = 1,239,424.20 × 542,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,282.80x = 672,818,452,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,818,452,351.92/826,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,271.40

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