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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,062.08, 1,198,510.64 and 541,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,062.08, 1,198,510.64 and 541,871.71 is: 748,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,062.08 : 1,198,510.64 = 541,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,062.08/1,198,510.64 = 541,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,062.08x = 1,198,510.64 × 541,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,062.08x = 649,439,009,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,439,009,949.99/868,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,148.12

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