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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,111.20, 1,281,166.80 and 539,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,111.20, 1,281,166.80 and 539,960.80 is: 809,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,111.20 : 1,281,166.80 = 539,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,111.20/1,281,166.80 = 539,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,111.20x = 1,281,166.80 × 539,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,111.20x = 691,779,850,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,779,850,261.44/854,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,941.20

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