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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675,463.28, 1,011,863.32 and 549,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675,463.28, 1,011,863.32 and 549,246 is: 822,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675,463.28 : 1,011,863.32 = 549,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675,463.28/1,011,863.32 = 549,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675,463.28x = 1,011,863.32 × 549,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675,463.28x = 555,761,881,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,761,881,056.72/675,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,786.22

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