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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,704.90, 1,198,407.24 and 546,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,704.90, 1,198,407.24 and 546,592.56 is: 754,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,704.90 : 1,198,407.24 = 546,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,704.90/1,198,407.24 = 546,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,704.90x = 1,198,407.24 × 546,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,704.90x = 655,040,481,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,040,481,234.14/868,704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,042.58

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