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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,010.72, 1,311,038.58 and 537,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,010.72, 1,311,038.58 and 537,347.64 is: 805,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,010.72 : 1,311,038.58 = 537,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,010.72/1,311,038.58 = 537,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,010.72x = 1,311,038.58 × 537,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,010.72x = 704,483,486,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,483,486,911.95/875,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,114.12

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