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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946,860, 1,306,705.68 and 544,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946,860, 1,306,705.68 and 544,452 is: 751,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946,860 : 1,306,705.68 = 544,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946,860/1,306,705.68 = 544,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946,860x = 1,306,705.68 × 544,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946,860x = 711,438,520,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,438,520,887.36/946,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,366.12

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