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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,262.36, 1,271,185.18 and 531,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,262.36, 1,271,185.18 and 531,349.40 is: 797,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,262.36 : 1,271,185.18 = 531,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,262.36/1,271,185.18 = 531,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,262.36x = 1,271,185.18 × 531,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,262.36x = 675,443,482,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,443,482,681.89/847,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,207.00

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