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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,858.50, 1,346,691.48 and 546,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,858.50, 1,346,691.48 and 546,178.34 is: 753,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,858.50 : 1,346,691.48 = 546,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,858.50/1,346,691.48 = 546,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,858.50x = 1,346,691.48 × 546,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,858.50x = 735,533,717,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,533,717,038.54/975,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,729.89

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