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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,845.71, 1,313,138.03 and 538,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,845.71, 1,313,138.03 and 538,188.75 is: 806,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,845.71 : 1,313,138.03 = 538,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,845.71/1,313,138.03 = 538,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,845.71x = 1,313,138.03 × 538,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,845.71x = 706,716,112,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,716,112,252.22/875,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,895.67

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