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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,050, 1,160,650.08 and 539,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,050, 1,160,650.08 and 539,244 is: 744,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,050 : 1,160,650.08 = 539,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,050/1,160,650.08 = 539,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,050x = 1,160,650.08 × 539,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,050x = 625,873,591,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,873,591,739.52/841,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,157.41

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