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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,927.05, 1,183,447.44 and 535,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,927.05, 1,183,447.44 and 535,076.64 is: 738,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,927.05 : 1,183,447.44 = 535,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,927.05/1,183,447.44 = 535,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,927.05x = 1,183,447.44 × 535,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,927.05x = 633,235,079,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,235,079,811.80/857,927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,098.98

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