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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,485.08, 1,269,964.98 and 538,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,485.08, 1,269,964.98 and 538,241.22 is: 742,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,485.08 : 1,269,964.98 = 538,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,485.08/1,269,964.98 = 538,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,485.08x = 1,269,964.98 × 538,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,485.08x = 683,547,500,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,547,500,192.48/920,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,594.87

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