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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,061.08, 1,198,509.26 and 541,870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,061.08, 1,198,509.26 and 541,870.71 is: 748,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,061.08 : 1,198,509.26 = 541,870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,061.08/1,198,509.26 = 541,870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,061.08x = 1,198,509.26 × 541,870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,061.08x = 649,437,066,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,437,066,243.65/868,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,146.74

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