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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,831.80, 908,747.70 and 546,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,831.80, 908,747.70 and 546,782.80 is: 820,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,831.80 : 908,747.70 = 546,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,831.80/908,747.70 = 546,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,831.80x = 908,747.70 × 546,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,831.80x = 496,887,611,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,887,611,899.56/605,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,174.20

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