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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,735.11, 1,248,703.78 and 548,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,735.11, 1,248,703.78 and 548,241.03 is: 824,078.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,735.11 : 1,248,703.78 = 548,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,735.11/1,248,703.78 = 548,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,735.11x = 1,248,703.78 × 548,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,735.11x = 684,590,645,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,590,645,141.49/830,735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,078.14

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