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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,442, 1,197,808.68 and 545,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,442, 1,197,808.68 and 545,690.56 is: 753,517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,442 : 1,197,808.68 = 545,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,442/1,197,808.68 = 545,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,442x = 1,197,808.68 × 545,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,442x = 653,632,889,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,632,889,362.06/867,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,517.69

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