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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,280.98, 1,168,815.39 and 541,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,280.98, 1,168,815.39 and 541,035.37 is: 746,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,280.98 : 1,168,815.39 = 541,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,280.98/1,168,815.39 = 541,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,280.98x = 1,168,815.39 × 541,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,280.98x = 632,370,466,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,370,466,878.36/847,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,352.73

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