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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,569, 1,161,844.50 and 545,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,569, 1,161,844.50 and 545,925.44 is: 818,881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,569 : 1,161,844.50 = 545,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,569/1,161,844.50 = 545,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,569x = 1,161,844.50 × 545,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,569x = 634,280,469,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,280,469,874.08/774,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,881.82

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