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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,691, 1,182,838.86 and 535,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,691, 1,182,838.86 and 535,430.88 is: 738,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,691 : 1,182,838.86 = 535,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,691/1,182,838.86 = 535,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,691x = 1,182,838.86 × 535,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,691x = 633,328,451,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,328,451,708.00/857,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,410.98

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