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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,700.88, 1,182,852.72 and 535,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,700.88, 1,182,852.72 and 535,440.88 is: 738,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,700.88 : 1,182,852.72 = 535,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,700.88/1,182,852.72 = 535,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,700.88x = 1,182,852.72 × 535,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,700.88x = 633,347,701,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,347,701,307.19/857,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,424.92

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