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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,672.29, 1,164,713.72 and 538,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,672.29, 1,164,713.72 and 538,263.33 is: 742,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,672.29 : 1,164,713.72 = 538,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,672.29/1,164,713.72 = 538,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,672.29x = 1,164,713.72 × 538,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,672.29x = 626,922,685,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,922,685,423.89/844,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,208.18

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