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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,246.40, 1,451,678.40 and 547,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,246.40, 1,451,678.40 and 547,651.20 is: 821,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,246.40 : 1,451,678.40 = 547,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,246.40/1,451,678.40 = 547,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,246.40x = 1,451,678.40 × 547,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,246.40x = 795,013,417,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,013,417,774.08/968,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,085.85

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