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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,255.48, 1,168,920.27 and 541,510.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,255.48, 1,168,920.27 and 541,510.83 is: 747,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,255.48 : 1,168,920.27 = 541,510.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,255.48/1,168,920.27 = 541,510.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,255.48x = 1,168,920.27 × 541,510.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,255.48x = 632,982,985,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,982,985,611.52/847,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,098.13

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