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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,926.18, 1,183,446.23 and 535,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,926.18, 1,183,446.23 and 535,075.77 is: 738,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,926.18 : 1,183,446.23 = 535,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,926.18/1,183,446.23 = 535,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,926.18x = 1,183,446.23 × 535,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,926.18x = 633,233,402,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,233,402,770.85/857,926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,097.78

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