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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,269.50, 1,168,939.56 and 541,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,269.50, 1,168,939.56 and 541,524.86 is: 747,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,269.50 : 1,168,939.56 = 541,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,269.50/1,168,939.56 = 541,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,269.50x = 1,168,939.56 × 541,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,269.50x = 633,009,831,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,009,831,577.46/847,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,117.45

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