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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,813.83, 1,175,630.37 and 546,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,813.83, 1,175,630.37 and 546,235.25 is: 753,886.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,813.83 : 1,175,630.37 = 546,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,813.83/1,175,630.37 = 546,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,813.83x = 1,175,630.37 × 546,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,813.83x = 642,170,750,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,170,750,823.50/851,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,886.27

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