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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,702.90, 1,198,404.48 and 546,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,702.90, 1,198,404.48 and 546,590.56 is: 754,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,702.90 : 1,198,404.48 = 546,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,702.90/1,198,404.48 = 546,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,702.90x = 1,198,404.48 × 546,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,702.90x = 655,036,575,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,036,575,829.71/868,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,039.82

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