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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,977.35, 1,187,653.98 and 538,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,977.35, 1,187,653.98 and 538,127.14 is: 742,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,977.35 : 1,187,653.98 = 538,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,977.35/1,187,653.98 = 538,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,977.35x = 1,187,653.98 × 538,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,977.35x = 639,108,839,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,108,839,567.02/860,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,306.22

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