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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,237.06, 1,192,019.34 and 541,500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,237.06, 1,192,019.34 and 541,500.20 is: 747,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,237.06 : 1,192,019.34 = 541,500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,237.06/1,192,019.34 = 541,500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,237.06x = 1,192,019.34 × 541,500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,237.06x = 645,478,711,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,478,711,013.87/863,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,742.12

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