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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,344.14, 1,197,387.93 and 540,755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,344.14, 1,197,387.93 and 540,755.79 is: 746,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,344.14 : 1,197,387.93 = 540,755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,344.14/1,197,387.93 = 540,755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,344.14x = 1,197,387.93 × 540,755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,344.14x = 647,494,456,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,494,456,023.62/867,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,525.43

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