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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,769.17, 1,164,847.50 and 538,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,769.17, 1,164,847.50 and 538,360.45 is: 742,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,769.17 : 1,164,847.50 = 538,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,769.17/1,164,847.50 = 538,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,769.17x = 1,164,847.50 × 538,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,769.17x = 627,107,824,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,107,824,281.38/844,769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,342.22

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