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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,998.05, 1,313,366.25 and 538,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,998.05, 1,313,366.25 and 538,341.21 is: 807,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,998.05 : 1,313,366.25 = 538,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,998.05/1,313,366.25 = 538,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,998.05x = 1,313,366.25 × 538,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,998.05x = 707,039,176,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,039,176,198.16/875,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,124.14

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