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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,850, 1,399,219.38 and 548,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,850, 1,399,219.38 and 548,814.62 is: 823,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,850 : 1,399,219.38 = 548,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,850/1,399,219.38 = 548,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,850x = 1,399,219.38 × 548,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,850x = 767,912,055,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,912,055,829.38/932,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,189.21

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