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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,783.54, 892,865.52 and 540,769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,783.54, 892,865.52 and 540,769.73 is: 807,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,783.54 : 892,865.52 = 540,769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,783.54/892,865.52 = 540,769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,783.54x = 892,865.52 × 540,769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,783.54x = 482,834,643,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,834,643,472.86/597,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,708.16

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