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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,336.68, 1,197,688.86 and 541,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,336.68, 1,197,688.86 and 541,814.16 is: 747,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,336.68 : 1,197,688.86 = 541,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,336.68/1,197,688.86 = 541,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,336.68x = 1,197,688.86 × 541,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,336.68x = 648,924,783,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,924,783,622.26/868,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,319.33

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