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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,936.64, 1,183,460.66 and 535,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,936.64, 1,183,460.66 and 535,086.24 is: 738,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,936.64 : 1,183,460.66 = 535,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,936.64/1,183,460.66 = 535,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,936.64x = 1,183,460.66 × 535,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,936.64x = 633,253,509,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,253,509,640.48/857,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,112.21

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