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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,552.78, 1,374,384.73 and 537,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,552.78, 1,374,384.73 and 537,597.30 is: 806,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,552.78 : 1,374,384.73 = 537,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,552.78/1,374,384.73 = 537,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,552.78x = 1,374,384.73 × 537,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,552.78x = 738,865,520,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,865,520,009.23/916,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,135.27

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