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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,214.06, 1,141,264.68 and 540,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,214.06, 1,141,264.68 and 540,901.74 is: 746,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,214.06 : 1,141,264.68 = 540,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,214.06/1,141,264.68 = 540,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,214.06x = 1,141,264.68 × 540,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,214.06x = 617,312,051,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,312,051,212.54/827,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,254.30

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