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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,180.80, 1,475,342.40 and 534,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,180.80, 1,475,342.40 and 534,238.40 is: 800,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,180.80 : 1,475,342.40 = 534,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,180.80/1,475,342.40 = 534,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,180.80x = 1,475,342.40 × 534,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,180.80x = 788,184,563,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,184,563,228.16/984,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,853.42

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