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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,323.71, 1,198,871.87 and 542,133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,323.71, 1,198,871.87 and 542,133.87 is: 748,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,323.71 : 1,198,871.87 = 542,133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,323.71/1,198,871.87 = 542,133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,323.71x = 1,198,871.87 × 542,133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,323.71x = 649,949,043,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,949,043,806.57/868,323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,510.08

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