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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,017.76, 871,725.72 and 545,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,017.76, 871,725.72 and 545,987.20 is: 754,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,017.76 : 871,725.72 = 545,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,017.76/871,725.72 = 545,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,017.76x = 871,725.72 × 545,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,017.76x = 475,951,085,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,951,085,030.78/631,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,259.41

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