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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,537.12, 1,015,870.32 and 538,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,537.12, 1,015,870.32 and 538,500 is: 806,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,537.12 : 1,015,870.32 = 538,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,537.12/1,015,870.32 = 538,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,537.12x = 1,015,870.32 × 538,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,537.12x = 547,046,167,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,046,167,320/678,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,214.06

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