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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,665, 1,189,125.06 and 539,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,665, 1,189,125.06 and 539,272.04 is: 744,212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,665 : 1,189,125.06 = 539,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,665/1,189,125.06 = 539,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,665x = 1,189,125.06 × 539,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,665x = 641,261,896,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,261,896,921.32/861,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,212.54

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