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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,927.36, 1,183,447.87 and 535,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,927.36, 1,183,447.87 and 535,076.96 is: 738,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,927.36 : 1,183,447.87 = 535,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,927.36/1,183,447.87 = 535,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,927.36x = 1,183,447.87 × 535,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,927.36x = 633,235,681,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,235,681,343.14/857,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,099.41

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