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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,932.46, 818,966.58 and 439,746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,932.46, 818,966.58 and 439,746.78 is: 658,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,932.46 : 818,966.58 = 439,746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,932.46/818,966.58 = 439,746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,932.46x = 818,966.58 × 439,746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,932.46x = 360,137,916,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,137,916,482.61/546,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,468.72

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