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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,672.91, 1,164,714.59 and 538,263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,672.91, 1,164,714.59 and 538,263.95 is: 742,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,672.91 : 1,164,714.59 = 538,263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,672.91/1,164,714.59 = 538,263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,672.91x = 1,164,714.59 × 538,263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,672.91x = 626,923,873,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,923,873,144.71/844,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,209.04

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