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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,439.96, 1,271,152.38 and 539,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,439.96, 1,271,152.38 and 539,230.12 is: 743,883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,439.96 : 1,271,152.38 = 539,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,439.96/1,271,152.38 = 539,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,439.96x = 1,271,152.38 × 539,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,439.96x = 685,443,650,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,443,650,405.69/921,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,883.14

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