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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,936.66, 1,183,460.67 and 535,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,936.66, 1,183,460.67 and 535,086.27 is: 738,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,936.66 : 1,183,460.67 = 535,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,936.66/1,183,460.67 = 535,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,936.66x = 1,183,460.67 × 535,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,936.66x = 633,253,555,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,253,555,602.00/857,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,112.25

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