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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,462.70, 1,198,133.71 and 541,583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,462.70, 1,198,133.71 and 541,583.42 is: 747,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,462.70 : 1,198,133.71 = 541,583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,462.70/1,198,133.71 = 541,583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,462.70x = 1,198,133.71 × 541,583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,462.70x = 648,889,344,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,889,344,934.46/868,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,170.08

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