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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,973.65, 1,184,945.19 and 548,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,973.65, 1,184,945.19 and 548,549.94 is: 756,718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,973.65 : 1,184,945.19 = 548,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,973.65/1,184,945.19 = 548,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,973.65x = 1,184,945.19 × 548,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,973.65x = 650,001,608,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,001,608,598.95/858,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,718.91

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