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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,529.74, 1,071,163.46 and 546,798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,529.74, 1,071,163.46 and 546,798.98 is: 819,715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,529.74 : 1,071,163.46 = 546,798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,529.74/1,071,163.46 = 546,798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,529.74x = 1,071,163.46 × 546,798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,529.74x = 585,711,087,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,711,087,341.27/714,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,715.48

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