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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,643, 1,189,094.72 and 539,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,643, 1,189,094.72 and 539,250.04 is: 744,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,643 : 1,189,094.72 = 539,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,643/1,189,094.72 = 539,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,643x = 1,189,094.72 × 539,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,643x = 641,219,375,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,219,375,323.79/861,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,182.19

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