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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,178.59, 1,415,259.41 and 538,497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,178.59, 1,415,259.41 and 538,497.38 is: 807,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,178.59 : 1,415,259.41 = 538,497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,178.59/1,415,259.41 = 538,497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,178.59x = 1,415,259.41 × 538,497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,178.59x = 762,113,489,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,113,489,694.58/944,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,170.91

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