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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,856.50, 1,346,688.72 and 546,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,856.50, 1,346,688.72 and 546,176.34 is: 753,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,856.50 : 1,346,688.72 = 546,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,856.50/1,346,688.72 = 546,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,856.50x = 1,346,688.72 × 546,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,856.50x = 735,529,516,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,529,516,208.89/975,856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,727.13

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