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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,983.64, 1,166,230.50 and 539,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,983.64, 1,166,230.50 and 539,155 is: 744,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,983.64 : 1,166,230.50 = 539,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,983.64/1,166,230.50 = 539,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,983.64x = 1,166,230.50 × 539,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,983.64x = 628,779,005,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,779,005,227.50/844,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,131.57

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