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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,847.70, 820,271.55 and 432,686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,847.70, 820,271.55 and 432,686.30 is: 649,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,847.70 : 820,271.55 = 432,686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,847.70/820,271.55 = 432,686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,847.70x = 820,271.55 × 432,686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,847.70x = 354,920,261,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,920,261,964.77/546,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,029.45

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