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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,217.54, 1,168,867.95 and 541,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,217.54, 1,168,867.95 and 541,472.89 is: 747,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,217.54 : 1,168,867.95 = 541,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,217.54/1,168,867.95 = 541,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,217.54x = 1,168,867.95 × 541,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,217.54x = 632,910,311,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,910,311,810.43/847,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,045.80

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