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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,271.40, 1,326,323.10 and 538,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,271.40, 1,326,323.10 and 538,423.40 is: 806,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,271.40 : 1,326,323.10 = 538,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,271.40/1,326,323.10 = 538,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,271.40x = 1,326,323.10 × 538,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,271.40x = 714,123,393,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,123,393,000.54/885,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,671.71

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