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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,458.86, 1,208,695.40 and 549,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,458.86, 1,208,695.40 and 549,219.06 is: 758,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,458.86 : 1,208,695.40 = 549,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,458.86/1,208,695.40 = 549,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,458.86x = 1,208,695.40 × 549,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,458.86x = 663,838,551,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,838,551,414.32/875,458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,274.98

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