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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,926.68, 1,183,446.92 and 535,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,926.68, 1,183,446.92 and 535,076.27 is: 738,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,926.68 : 1,183,446.92 = 535,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,926.68/1,183,446.92 = 535,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,926.68x = 1,183,446.92 × 535,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,926.68x = 633,234,363,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,234,363,696.59/857,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,098.46

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