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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,897.20, 1,373,205.80 and 541,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,897.20, 1,373,205.80 and 541,727.60 is: 812,212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,897.20 : 1,373,205.80 = 541,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,897.20/1,373,205.80 = 541,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,897.20x = 1,373,205.80 × 541,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,897.20x = 743,903,482,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,903,482,340.08/915,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,212.86

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