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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,487.08, 1,269,967.74 and 538,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,487.08, 1,269,967.74 and 538,243.22 is: 742,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,487.08 : 1,269,967.74 = 538,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,487.08/1,269,967.74 = 538,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,487.08x = 1,269,967.74 × 538,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,487.08x = 683,551,525,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,551,525,673.72/920,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,597.63

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