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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,440.86, 1,198,514.88 and 546,426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,440.86, 1,198,514.88 and 546,426.98 is: 754,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,440.86 : 1,198,514.88 = 546,426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,440.86/1,198,514.88 = 546,426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,440.86x = 1,198,514.88 × 546,426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,440.86x = 654,900,866,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,900,866,363.46/868,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,111.07

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