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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,266.14, 1,160,769.89 and 535,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,266.14, 1,160,769.89 and 535,231.13 is: 738,506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,266.14 : 1,160,769.89 = 535,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,266.14/1,160,769.89 = 535,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,266.14x = 1,160,769.89 × 535,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,266.14x = 621,280,175,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,280,175,428.90/841,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,506.10

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