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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,019.76, 871,728.48 and 545,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,019.76, 871,728.48 and 545,989.20 is: 754,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,019.76 : 871,728.48 = 545,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,019.76/871,728.48 = 545,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,019.76x = 871,728.48 × 545,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,019.76x = 475,954,335,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,954,335,412.42/631,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,262.17

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