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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,446.28, 1,210,903.86 and 538,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,446.28, 1,210,903.86 and 538,257.16 is: 742,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,446.28 : 1,210,903.86 = 538,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,446.28/1,210,903.86 = 538,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,446.28x = 1,210,903.86 × 538,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,446.28x = 651,777,672,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,777,672,716.64/877,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,812.05

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