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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,051.07, 1,170,583.14 and 542,949.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,051.07, 1,170,583.14 and 542,949.18 is: 749,444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,051.07 : 1,170,583.14 = 542,949.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,051.07/1,170,583.14 = 542,949.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,051.07x = 1,170,583.14 × 542,949.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,051.07x = 635,567,153,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,567,153,631.20/848,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,444.44

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