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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,831.70, 1,175,655.04 and 546,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,831.70, 1,175,655.04 and 546,253.13 is: 753,910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,831.70 : 1,175,655.04 = 546,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,831.70/1,175,655.04 = 546,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,831.70x = 1,175,655.04 × 546,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,831.70x = 642,205,245,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,205,245,400.28/851,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,910.95

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