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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,663.36, 1,193,255.64 and 542,387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,663.36, 1,193,255.64 and 542,387.04 is: 748,506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,663.36 : 1,193,255.64 = 542,387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,663.36/1,193,255.64 = 542,387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,663.36x = 1,193,255.64 × 542,387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,663.36x = 647,206,394,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,206,394,542.91/864,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,506.79

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