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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,922.37, 1,183,440.97 and 535,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,922.37, 1,183,440.97 and 535,071.96 is: 738,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,922.37 : 1,183,440.97 = 535,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,922.37/1,183,440.97 = 535,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,922.37x = 1,183,440.97 × 535,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,922.37x = 633,226,070,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,226,070,769.64/857,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,092.51

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