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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,175.40, 1,296,263.10 and 545,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,175.40, 1,296,263.10 and 545,310.80 is: 817,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,175.40 : 1,296,263.10 = 545,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,175.40/1,296,263.10 = 545,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,175.40x = 1,296,263.10 × 545,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,175.40x = 706,866,268,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,866,268,071.48/864,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,966.20

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