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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,530.59, 1,219,238.73 and 539,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,530.59, 1,219,238.73 and 539,941.14 is: 745,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,530.59 : 1,219,238.73 = 539,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,530.59/1,219,238.73 = 539,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,530.59x = 1,219,238.73 × 539,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,530.59x = 658,317,149,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,317,149,808.35/883,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,098.31

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