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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,281.48, 1,168,816.09 and 541,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,281.48, 1,168,816.09 and 541,035.87 is: 746,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,281.48 : 1,168,816.09 = 541,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,281.48/1,168,816.09 = 541,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,281.48x = 1,168,816.09 × 541,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,281.48x = 632,371,427,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,371,427,417.97/847,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,353.42

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