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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,751.68, 1,171,071.73 and 538,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,751.68, 1,171,071.73 and 538,541.39 is: 743,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,751.68 : 1,171,071.73 = 538,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,751.68/1,171,071.73 = 538,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,751.68x = 1,171,071.73 × 538,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,751.68x = 630,670,597,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,670,597,263.91/848,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,056.67

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