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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,211.78, 1,196,609.49 and 544,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,211.78, 1,196,609.49 and 544,692.14 is: 751,585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,211.78 : 1,196,609.49 = 544,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,211.78/1,196,609.49 = 544,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,211.78x = 1,196,609.49 × 544,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,211.78x = 651,783,783,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,783,783,852.41/867,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,585.48

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