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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,585.22, 1,084,870.93 and 538,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,585.22, 1,084,870.93 and 538,374.28 is: 742,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,585.22 : 1,084,870.93 = 538,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,585.22/1,084,870.93 = 538,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,585.22x = 1,084,870.93 × 538,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,585.22x = 584,066,605,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,066,605,831.68/786,585.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,534.43

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