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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,522, 1,409,282.31 and 539,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,522, 1,409,282.31 and 539,907.90 is: 809,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,522 : 1,409,282.31 = 539,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,522/1,409,282.31 = 539,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,522x = 1,409,282.31 × 539,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,522x = 760,882,652,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,882,652,499.25/939,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,861.45

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