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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,688, 1,188,355.28 and 539,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,688, 1,188,355.28 and 539,427.44 is: 743,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,688 : 1,188,355.28 = 539,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,688/1,188,355.28 = 539,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,688x = 1,188,355.28 × 539,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,688x = 641,031,446,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,031,446,500.88/861,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,925.23

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