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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,539.70, 1,296,809.55 and 550,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,539.70, 1,296,809.55 and 550,389.30 is: 825,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,539.70 : 1,296,809.55 = 550,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,539.70/1,296,809.55 = 550,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,539.70x = 1,296,809.55 × 550,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,539.70x = 713,750,100,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,750,100,457.82/864,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,583.95

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