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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,914.60, 820,371.90 and 406,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,914.60, 820,371.90 and 406,946.60 is: 610,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,914.60 : 820,371.90 = 406,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,914.60/820,371.90 = 406,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,914.60x = 820,371.90 × 406,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,914.60x = 333,847,555,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,847,555,440.54/546,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,419.90

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