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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,703.90, 1,198,405.86 and 546,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,703.90, 1,198,405.86 and 546,591.56 is: 754,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,703.90 : 1,198,405.86 = 546,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,703.90/1,198,405.86 = 546,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,703.90x = 1,198,405.86 × 546,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,703.90x = 655,038,528,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,038,528,530.54/868,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,041.20

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