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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,663.20, 1,293,994.80 and 548,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,663.20, 1,293,994.80 and 548,512.80 is: 822,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,663.20 : 1,293,994.80 = 548,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,663.20/1,293,994.80 = 548,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,663.20x = 1,293,994.80 × 548,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,663.20x = 709,772,710,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,772,710,933.44/862,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,769.20

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