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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,617.40, 1,121,426.10 and 546,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,617.40, 1,121,426.10 and 546,850.80 is: 820,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,617.40 : 1,121,426.10 = 546,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,617.40/1,121,426.10 = 546,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,617.40x = 1,121,426.10 × 546,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,617.40x = 613,252,759,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,252,759,925.88/747,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,276.20

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