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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,038.24, 1,418,303.88 and 546,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,038.24, 1,418,303.88 and 546,225.48 is: 818,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,038.24 : 1,418,303.88 = 546,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,038.24/1,418,303.88 = 546,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,038.24x = 1,418,303.88 × 546,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,038.24x = 774,713,717,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,713,717,638.86/946,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,903.17

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