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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,277.20, 1,377,415.80 and 545,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,277.20, 1,377,415.80 and 545,029.20 is: 817,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,277.20 : 1,377,415.80 = 545,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,277.20/1,377,415.80 = 545,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,277.20x = 1,377,415.80 × 545,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,277.20x = 750,731,831,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,731,831,541.36/918,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,543.80

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