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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,768.45, 1,171,095.44 and 538,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,768.45, 1,171,095.44 and 538,557.94 is: 743,079.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,768.45 : 1,171,095.44 = 538,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,768.45/1,171,095.44 = 538,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,768.45x = 1,171,095.44 × 538,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,768.45x = 630,702,747,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,702,747,731.25/848,768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,079.86

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