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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,490.62, 1,168,578.63 and 541,164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,490.62, 1,168,578.63 and 541,164.22 is: 746,194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,490.62 : 1,168,578.63 = 541,164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,490.62/1,168,578.63 = 541,164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,490.62x = 1,168,578.63 × 541,164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,490.62x = 632,392,942,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,392,942,812.62/847,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,194.62

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