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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,142.84, 1,258,756.32 and 549,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,142.84, 1,258,756.32 and 549,582 is: 758,422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,142.84 : 1,258,756.32 = 549,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,142.84/1,258,756.32 = 549,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,142.84x = 1,258,756.32 × 549,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,142.84x = 691,789,815,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,789,815,858.24/912,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,422.68

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