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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,792.40, 1,182,503.75 and 546,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,792.40, 1,182,503.75 and 546,828.75 is: 754,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,792.40 : 1,182,503.75 = 546,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,792.40/1,182,503.75 = 546,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,792.40x = 1,182,503.75 × 546,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,792.40x = 646,627,044,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,627,044,748.67/856,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,706.80

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