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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148,456.62, 1,723,047 and 541,220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148,456.62, 1,723,047 and 541,220.42 is: 812,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148,456.62 : 1,723,047 = 541,220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148,456.62/1,723,047 = 541,220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148,456.62x = 1,723,047 × 541,220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148,456.62x = 932,548,221,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,548,221,019.74/1,148,456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,001.26

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