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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,237.70, 1,281,356.55 and 540,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,237.70, 1,281,356.55 and 540,087.30 is: 810,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,237.70 : 1,281,356.55 = 540,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,237.70/1,281,356.55 = 540,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,237.70x = 1,281,356.55 × 540,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,237.70x = 692,044,399,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,044,399,426.82/854,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,130.95

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