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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,973.81, 1,343,938.19 and 541,240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,973.81, 1,343,938.19 and 541,240.35 is: 810,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,973.81 : 1,343,938.19 = 541,240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,973.81/1,343,938.19 = 541,240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,973.81x = 1,343,938.19 × 541,240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,973.81x = 727,393,573,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,393,573,627.77/896,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,941.82

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