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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,792.20, 1,289,616.30 and 546,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,792.20, 1,289,616.30 and 546,400.20 is: 817,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,792.20 : 1,289,616.30 = 546,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,792.20/1,289,616.30 = 546,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,792.20x = 1,289,616.30 × 546,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,792.20x = 704,646,604,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,646,604,243.26/861,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,652.57

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