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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,977.16, 1,188,958.50 and 539,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,977.16, 1,188,958.50 and 539,126.76 is: 743,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,977.16 : 1,188,958.50 = 539,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,977.16/1,188,958.50 = 539,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,977.16x = 1,188,958.50 × 539,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,977.16x = 640,999,343,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,999,343,879.46/861,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,638.43

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