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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,291.86, 1,311,377.58 and 537,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,291.86, 1,311,377.58 and 537,384.54 is: 806,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,291.86 : 1,311,377.58 = 537,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,291.86/1,311,377.58 = 537,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,291.86x = 1,311,377.58 × 537,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,291.86x = 704,714,037,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,714,037,594.61/874,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,039.80

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