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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,640.88, 1,198,790.82 and 546,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,640.88, 1,198,790.82 and 546,627 is: 754,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,640.88 : 1,198,790.82 = 546,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,640.88/1,198,790.82 = 546,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,640.88x = 1,198,790.82 × 546,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,640.88x = 655,291,429,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,291,429,564.14/868,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,387.05

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