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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,005.20, 1,296,007.80 and 549,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,005.20, 1,296,007.80 and 549,854.80 is: 824,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,005.20 : 1,296,007.80 = 549,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,005.20/1,296,007.80 = 549,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,005.20x = 1,296,007.80 × 549,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,005.20x = 712,616,109,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,616,109,667.44/864,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,782.20

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