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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,937.64, 1,183,462.04 and 535,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,937.64, 1,183,462.04 and 535,087.24 is: 738,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,937.64 : 1,183,462.04 = 535,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,937.64/1,183,462.04 = 535,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,937.64x = 1,183,462.04 × 535,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,937.64x = 633,255,436,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,255,436,628.37/857,937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,113.60

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