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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,517.04, 1,171,131.60 and 538,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,517.04, 1,171,131.60 and 538,219 is: 742,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,517.04 : 1,171,131.60 = 538,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,517.04/1,171,131.60 = 538,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,517.04x = 1,171,131.60 × 538,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,517.04x = 630,325,278,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,325,278,620.40/848,517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,855.18

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