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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,007.80, 1,242,011.70 and 544,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,007.80, 1,242,011.70 and 544,572.60 is: 816,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,007.80 : 1,242,011.70 = 544,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,007.80/1,242,011.70 = 544,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,007.80x = 1,242,011.70 × 544,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,007.80x = 676,365,540,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,365,540,699.42/828,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,858.90

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