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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,627.76, 1,183,138.20 and 535,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,627.76, 1,183,138.20 and 535,417.32 is: 738,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,627.76 : 1,183,138.20 = 535,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,627.76/1,183,138.20 = 535,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,627.76x = 1,183,138.20 × 535,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,627.76x = 633,472,684,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,472,684,233.62/857,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,633.61

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