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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,543.78, 1,374,371.23 and 537,588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,543.78, 1,374,371.23 and 537,588.30 is: 806,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,543.78 : 1,374,371.23 = 537,588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,543.78/1,374,371.23 = 537,588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,543.78x = 1,374,371.23 × 537,588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,543.78x = 738,845,893,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,845,893,104.61/916,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,121.77

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