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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,519.54, 1,171,135.05 and 538,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,519.54, 1,171,135.05 and 538,221.50 is: 742,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,519.54 : 1,171,135.05 = 538,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,519.54/1,171,135.05 = 538,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,519.54x = 1,171,135.05 × 538,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,519.54x = 630,330,063,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,330,063,313.58/848,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,858.63

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