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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,693, 1,182,841.44 and 535,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,693, 1,182,841.44 and 535,432.88 is: 738,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,693 : 1,182,841.44 = 535,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,693/1,182,841.44 = 535,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,693x = 1,182,841.44 × 535,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,693x = 633,332,198,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,332,198,802.55/857,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,413.63

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