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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,669.38, 1,182,809.25 and 535,409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,669.38, 1,182,809.25 and 535,409.38 is: 738,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,669.38 : 1,182,809.25 = 535,409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,669.38/1,182,809.25 = 535,409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,669.38x = 1,182,809.25 × 535,409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,669.38x = 633,287,167,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,287,167,200.77/857,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,381.46

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