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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,923.78, 1,198,772.72 and 542,046.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,923.78, 1,198,772.72 and 542,046.57 is: 747,810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,923.78 : 1,198,772.72 = 542,046.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,923.78/1,198,772.72 = 542,046.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,923.78x = 1,198,772.72 × 542,046.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,923.78x = 649,790,638,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,790,638,375.34/868,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,810.86

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