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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,540.08, 1,219,253.31 and 539,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,540.08, 1,219,253.31 and 539,950.83 is: 745,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,540.08 : 1,219,253.31 = 539,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,540.08/1,219,253.31 = 539,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,540.08x = 1,219,253.31 × 539,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,540.08x = 658,336,836,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,336,836,714.75/883,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,112.59

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