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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,883.46, 1,143,015.53 and 537,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,883.46, 1,143,015.53 and 537,681.53 is: 806,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,883.46 : 1,143,015.53 = 537,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,883.46/1,143,015.53 = 537,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,883.46x = 1,143,015.53 × 537,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,883.46x = 614,578,338,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,578,338,984.16/761,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,656.62

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