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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,186.20, 1,294,779.30 and 549,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,186.20, 1,294,779.30 and 549,035.80 is: 823,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,186.20 : 1,294,779.30 = 549,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,186.20/1,294,779.30 = 549,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,186.20x = 1,294,779.30 × 549,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,186.20x = 710,880,188,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,880,188,798.94/863,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,553.70

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