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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,678.08, 1,164,721.68 and 538,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,678.08, 1,164,721.68 and 538,269.10 is: 742,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,678.08 : 1,164,721.68 = 538,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,678.08/1,164,721.68 = 538,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,678.08x = 1,164,721.68 × 538,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,678.08x = 626,933,687,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,933,687,532.28/844,678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,216.12

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