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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,519.88, 1,308,816.99 and 537,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,519.88, 1,308,816.99 and 537,773.82 is: 804,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,519.88 : 1,308,816.99 = 537,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,519.88/1,308,816.99 = 537,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,519.88x = 1,308,816.99 × 537,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,519.88x = 703,847,512,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,847,512,393.20/874,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,838.78

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