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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,457.52, 1,148,510.16 and 541,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,457.52, 1,148,510.16 and 541,936.80 is: 747,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,457.52 : 1,148,510.16 = 541,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,457.52/1,148,510.16 = 541,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,457.52x = 1,148,510.16 × 541,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,457.52x = 622,419,920,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,419,920,877.89/832,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,689.71

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