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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,197.36, 1,169,848.74 and 525,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,197.36, 1,169,848.74 and 525,725.02 is: 725,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,197.36 : 1,169,848.74 = 525,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,197.36/1,169,848.74 = 525,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,197.36x = 1,169,848.74 × 525,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,197.36x = 615,018,752,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,018,752,233.48/848,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,089.21

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