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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,267.50, 1,168,936.80 and 541,522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,267.50, 1,168,936.80 and 541,522.86 is: 747,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,267.50 : 1,168,936.80 = 541,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,267.50/1,168,936.80 = 541,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,267.50x = 1,168,936.80 × 541,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,267.50x = 633,005,999,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,005,999,095.25/847,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,114.69

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