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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,452.91, 1,208,687.28 and 549,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,452.91, 1,208,687.28 and 549,213.20 is: 758,266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,452.91 : 1,208,687.28 = 549,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,452.91/1,208,687.28 = 549,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,452.91x = 1,208,687.28 × 549,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,452.91x = 663,827,008,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,827,008,848.10/875,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,266.95

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