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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,567, 1,161,841.50 and 545,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,567, 1,161,841.50 and 545,923.44 is: 818,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,567 : 1,161,841.50 = 545,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,567/1,161,841.50 = 545,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,567x = 1,161,841.50 × 545,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,567x = 634,276,508,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,276,508,414.76/774,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,878.82

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