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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,844, 1,096,345.44 and 539,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,844, 1,096,345.44 and 539,368.56 is: 808,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,844 : 1,096,345.44 = 539,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,844/1,096,345.44 = 539,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,844x = 1,096,345.44 × 539,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,844x = 591,334,261,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,334,261,235.37/731,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,005.89

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