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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,700, 1,182,851.10 and 535,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,700, 1,182,851.10 and 535,439.88 is: 738,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,700 : 1,182,851.10 = 535,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,700/1,182,851.10 = 535,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,700x = 1,182,851.10 × 535,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,700x = 633,345,651,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,345,651,041.87/857,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,423.28

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