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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,848.80, 1,285,273.20 and 541,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,848.80, 1,285,273.20 and 541,920.80 is: 812,881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,848.80 : 1,285,273.20 = 541,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,848.80/1,285,273.20 = 541,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,848.80x = 1,285,273.20 × 541,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,848.80x = 696,516,280,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,516,280,762.56/856,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,881.20

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