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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,542.40, 1,188,908.80 and 539,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,542.40, 1,188,908.80 and 539,430.10 is: 744,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,542.40 : 1,188,908.80 = 539,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,542.40/1,188,908.80 = 539,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,542.40x = 1,188,908.80 × 539,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,542.40x = 641,333,192,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,333,192,874.88/861,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,401.20

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