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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,186.54, 1,197,797.59 and 545,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,186.54, 1,197,797.59 and 545,921.16 is: 753,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,186.54 : 1,197,797.59 = 545,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,186.54/1,197,797.59 = 545,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,186.54x = 1,197,797.59 × 545,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,186.54x = 653,903,049,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,903,049,778.01/868,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,182.66

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