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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,586.98, 1,253,851.81 and 546,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,586.98, 1,253,851.81 and 546,016.40 is: 753,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,586.98 : 1,253,851.81 = 546,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,586.98/1,253,851.81 = 546,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,586.98x = 1,253,851.81 × 546,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,586.98x = 684,623,651,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,623,651,429.68/908,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,503.70

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