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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,516.04, 1,171,130.22 and 538,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,516.04, 1,171,130.22 and 538,218 is: 742,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,516.04 : 1,171,130.22 = 538,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,516.04/1,171,130.22 = 538,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,516.04x = 1,171,130.22 × 538,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,516.04x = 630,323,364,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,323,364,747.96/848,516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,853.80

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