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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,605.80, 1,301,408.70 and 548,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,605.80, 1,301,408.70 and 548,741.20 is: 823,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,605.80 : 1,301,408.70 = 548,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,605.80/1,301,408.70 = 548,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,605.80x = 1,301,408.70 × 548,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,605.80x = 714,136,571,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,136,571,728.44/867,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,111.80

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