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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,660.88, 1,182,797.52 and 535,400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,660.88, 1,182,797.52 and 535,400.88 is: 738,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,660.88 : 1,182,797.52 = 535,400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,660.88/1,182,797.52 = 535,400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,660.88x = 1,182,797.52 × 535,400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,660.88x = 633,270,833,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,270,833,069.82/857,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,369.73

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