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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,984.64, 1,166,231.88 and 539,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,984.64, 1,166,231.88 and 539,156 is: 744,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,984.64 : 1,166,231.88 = 539,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,984.64/1,166,231.88 = 539,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,984.64x = 1,166,231.88 × 539,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,984.64x = 628,780,915,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,780,915,493.28/844,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,132.95

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