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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,749.68, 1,171,068.98 and 538,539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,749.68, 1,171,068.98 and 538,539.39 is: 743,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,749.68 : 1,171,068.98 = 538,539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,749.68/1,171,068.98 = 538,539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,749.68x = 1,171,068.98 × 538,539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,749.68x = 630,666,771,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,666,771,444.43/848,749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,053.91

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