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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,430.61, 1,198,500.72 and 546,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,430.61, 1,198,500.72 and 546,416.73 is: 754,096.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,430.61 : 1,198,500.72 = 546,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,430.61/1,198,500.72 = 546,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,430.61x = 1,198,500.72 × 546,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,430.61x = 654,880,844,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,880,844,325.05/868,430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,096.92

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