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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,486.08, 1,269,966.36 and 538,242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,486.08, 1,269,966.36 and 538,242.22 is: 742,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,486.08 : 1,269,966.36 = 538,242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,486.08/1,269,966.36 = 538,242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,486.08x = 1,269,966.36 × 538,242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,486.08x = 683,549,512,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,549,512,931.72/920,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,596.25

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