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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,710.12, 1,111,125.62 and 546,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,710.12, 1,111,125.62 and 546,609 is: 818,852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,710.12 : 1,111,125.62 = 546,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,710.12/1,111,125.62 = 546,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,710.12x = 1,111,125.62 × 546,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,710.12x = 607,351,261,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,351,261,289.54/741,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,852.61

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