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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,677.20, 1,294,015.80 and 548,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,677.20, 1,294,015.80 and 548,526.80 is: 822,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,677.20 : 1,294,015.80 = 548,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,677.20/1,294,015.80 = 548,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,677.20x = 1,294,015.80 × 548,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,677.20x = 709,802,345,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,802,345,923.44/862,677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,790.20

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