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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,692, 1,182,840.24 and 535,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,692, 1,182,840.24 and 535,431.88 is: 738,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,692 : 1,182,840.24 = 535,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,692/1,182,840.24 = 535,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,692x = 1,182,840.24 × 535,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,692x = 633,330,373,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,330,373,442.85/857,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,412.36

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