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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,157.70, 1,294,736.55 and 549,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,157.70, 1,294,736.55 and 549,007.30 is: 823,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,157.70 : 1,294,736.55 = 549,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,157.70/1,294,736.55 = 549,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,157.70x = 1,294,736.55 × 549,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,157.70x = 710,819,817,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,819,817,526.82/863,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,510.95

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