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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,154.88, 1,270,732.77 and 531,833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,154.88, 1,270,732.77 and 531,833.22 is: 797,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,154.88 : 1,270,732.77 = 531,833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,154.88/1,270,732.77 = 531,833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,154.88x = 1,270,732.77 × 531,833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,154.88x = 675,817,900,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,817,900,828.62/847,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,750.11

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