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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,982.64, 1,166,229.12 and 539,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,982.64, 1,166,229.12 and 539,154 is: 744,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,982.64 : 1,166,229.12 = 539,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,982.64/1,166,229.12 = 539,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,982.64x = 1,166,229.12 × 539,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,982.64x = 628,777,094,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,777,094,964.48/844,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,130.19

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