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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,807.68, 1,208,698.32 and 549,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,807.68, 1,208,698.32 and 549,172.72 is: 757,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,807.68 : 1,208,698.32 = 549,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,807.68/1,208,698.32 = 549,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,807.68x = 1,208,698.32 × 549,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,807.68x = 663,784,144,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,784,144,053.83/875,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,910.85

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