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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,497.88, 1,308,783.93 and 537,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,497.88, 1,308,783.93 and 537,751.81 is: 804,805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,497.88 : 1,308,783.93 = 537,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,497.88/1,308,783.93 = 537,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,497.88x = 1,308,783.93 × 537,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,497.88x = 703,800,927,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,800,927,256.41/874,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,805.76

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