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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,430.85, 1,198,501.07 and 546,416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,430.85, 1,198,501.07 and 546,416.97 is: 754,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,430.85 : 1,198,501.07 = 546,416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,430.85/1,198,501.07 = 546,416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,430.85x = 1,198,501.07 × 546,416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,430.85x = 654,881,323,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,881,323,211.16/868,430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,097.26

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