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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,223.40, 1,278,335.10 and 537,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,223.40, 1,278,335.10 and 537,036.20 is: 805,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,223.40 : 1,278,335.10 = 537,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,223.40/1,278,335.10 = 537,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,223.40x = 1,278,335.10 × 537,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,223.40x = 686,512,224,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,512,224,430.62/852,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,554.30

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