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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,701.90, 1,198,403.10 and 546,589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,701.90, 1,198,403.10 and 546,589.56 is: 754,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,701.90 : 1,198,403.10 = 546,589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,701.90/1,198,403.10 = 546,589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,701.90x = 1,198,403.10 × 546,589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,701.90x = 655,034,623,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,034,623,131.64/868,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,038.44

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