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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,770.29, 1,182,473.27 and 546,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,770.29, 1,182,473.27 and 546,806.61 is: 754,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,770.29 : 1,182,473.27 = 546,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,770.29/1,182,473.27 = 546,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,770.29x = 1,182,473.27 × 546,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,770.29x = 646,584,205,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,584,205,985.61/856,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,676.27

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