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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,179.83, 1,415,261.26 and 538,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,179.83, 1,415,261.26 and 538,498.62 is: 807,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,179.83 : 1,415,261.26 = 538,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,179.83/1,415,261.26 = 538,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,179.83x = 1,415,261.26 × 538,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,179.83x = 762,116,235,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,116,235,449.46/944,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,172.76

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