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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,469.61, 1,308,741.72 and 537,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,469.61, 1,308,741.72 and 537,723.56 is: 804,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,469.61 : 1,308,741.72 = 537,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,469.61/1,308,741.72 = 537,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,469.61x = 1,308,741.72 × 537,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,469.61x = 703,741,250,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,741,250,255.22/874,469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,763.53

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