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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,891.97, 1,414,739.50 and 539,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,891.97, 1,414,739.50 and 539,367.71 is: 808,423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,891.97 : 1,414,739.50 = 539,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,891.97/1,414,739.50 = 539,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,891.97x = 1,414,739.50 × 539,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,891.97x = 763,064,795,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,064,795,939.43/943,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,423.87

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