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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,780.93, 1,171,112.64 and 538,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,780.93, 1,171,112.64 and 538,570.41 is: 743,097.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,780.93 : 1,171,112.64 = 538,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,780.93/1,171,112.64 = 538,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,780.93x = 1,171,112.64 × 538,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,780.93x = 630,726,614,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,726,614,680.98/848,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,097.07

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