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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,405.28, 1,168,986.64 and 541,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,405.28, 1,168,986.64 and 541,159.84 is: 746,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,405.28 : 1,168,986.64 = 541,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,405.28/1,168,986.64 = 541,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,405.28x = 1,168,986.64 × 541,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,405.28x = 632,608,623,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,608,623,064.54/847,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,524.29

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