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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,881.65, 1,204,742.03 and 546,346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,881.65, 1,204,742.03 and 546,346.08 is: 754,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,881.65 : 1,204,742.03 = 546,346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,881.65/1,204,742.03 = 546,346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,881.65x = 1,204,742.03 × 546,346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,881.65x = 658,206,082,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,206,082,770.01/872,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,061.08

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