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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,469.46, 1,198,143.03 and 541,590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,469.46, 1,198,143.03 and 541,590.18 is: 747,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,469.46 : 1,198,143.03 = 541,590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,469.46/1,198,143.03 = 541,590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,469.46x = 1,198,143.03 × 541,590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,469.46x = 648,902,499,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,902,499,283.45/868,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,179.41

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