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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,137.27, 1,192,176.83 and 541,285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,137.27, 1,192,176.83 and 541,285.31 is: 746,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,137.27 : 1,192,176.83 = 541,285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,137.27/1,192,176.83 = 541,285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,137.27x = 1,192,176.83 × 541,285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,137.27x = 645,307,805,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,307,805,001.37/864,137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,765.39

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