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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,218.40, 1,278,327.60 and 537,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,218.40, 1,278,327.60 and 537,031.20 is: 805,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,218.40 : 1,278,327.60 = 537,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,218.40/1,278,327.60 = 537,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,218.40x = 1,278,327.60 × 537,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,218.40x = 686,501,805,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,501,805,021.12/852,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,546.80

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