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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,146.84, 1,258,761.84 and 549,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,146.84, 1,258,761.84 and 549,586 is: 758,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,146.84 : 1,258,761.84 = 549,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,146.84/1,258,761.84 = 549,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,146.84x = 1,258,761.84 × 549,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,146.84x = 691,797,884,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,797,884,598.24/912,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,428.20

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