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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,548.78, 1,374,378.73 and 537,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,548.78, 1,374,378.73 and 537,593.30 is: 806,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,548.78 : 1,374,378.73 = 537,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,548.78/1,374,378.73 = 537,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,548.78x = 1,374,378.73 × 537,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,548.78x = 738,856,796,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,856,796,910.51/916,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,129.27

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