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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,265.32, 1,311,337.77 and 537,357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,265.32, 1,311,337.77 and 537,357.97 is: 805,999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,265.32 : 1,311,337.77 = 537,357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,265.32/1,311,337.77 = 537,357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,265.32x = 1,311,337.77 × 537,357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,265.32x = 704,657,802,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,657,802,071.53/874,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,999.95

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