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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,748.43, 1,171,067.25 and 538,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,748.43, 1,171,067.25 and 538,538.14 is: 743,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,748.43 : 1,171,067.25 = 538,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,748.43/1,171,067.25 = 538,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,748.43x = 1,171,067.25 × 538,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,748.43x = 630,664,378,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,664,378,629.92/848,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,052.19

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