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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,455.20, 1,340,247.60 and 537,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,455.20, 1,340,247.60 and 537,703.20 is: 806,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,455.20 : 1,340,247.60 = 537,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,455.20/1,340,247.60 = 537,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,455.20x = 1,340,247.60 × 537,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,455.20x = 720,655,423,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,655,423,312.32/893,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,593.80

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