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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,536.66, 1,188,900.91 and 539,424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,536.66, 1,188,900.91 and 539,424.37 is: 744,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,536.66 : 1,188,900.91 = 539,424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,536.66/1,188,900.91 = 539,424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,536.66x = 1,188,900.91 × 539,424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,536.66x = 641,322,122,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,322,122,071.21/861,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,393.30

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