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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,231.06, 1,192,011.04 and 541,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,231.06, 1,192,011.04 and 541,494.20 is: 747,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,231.06 : 1,192,011.04 = 541,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,231.06/1,192,011.04 = 541,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,231.06x = 1,192,011.04 × 541,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,231.06x = 645,467,064,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,467,064,495.97/863,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,733.83

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