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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,546.72, 828,558.06 and 546,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,546.72, 828,558.06 and 546,135 is: 823,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,546.72 : 828,558.06 = 546,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,546.72/828,558.06 = 546,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,546.72x = 828,558.06 × 546,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,546.72x = 452,504,556,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,504,556,098.10/549,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,414.17

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