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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,537.78, 1,374,362.23 and 537,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,537.78, 1,374,362.23 and 537,582.30 is: 806,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,537.78 : 1,374,362.23 = 537,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,537.78/1,374,362.23 = 537,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,537.78x = 1,374,362.23 × 537,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,537.78x = 738,832,808,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,832,808,636.53/916,537.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,112.77

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