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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,027.70, 1,281,041.55 and 539,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,027.70, 1,281,041.55 and 539,877.30 is: 809,815.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,027.70 : 1,281,041.55 = 539,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,027.70/1,281,041.55 = 539,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,027.70x = 1,281,041.55 × 539,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,027.70x = 691,605,253,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,605,253,201.82/854,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,815.95

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