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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,135, 1,210,475.64 and 537,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,135, 1,210,475.64 and 537,537.64 is: 741,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,135 : 1,210,475.64 = 537,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,135/1,210,475.64 = 537,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,135x = 1,210,475.64 × 537,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,135x = 650,676,218,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,676,218,803.09/877,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,819.92

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