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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,962.50, 1,346,858.76 and 546,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,962.50, 1,346,858.76 and 546,241.84 is: 753,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,962.50 : 1,346,858.76 = 546,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,962.50/1,346,858.76 = 546,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,962.50x = 1,346,858.76 × 546,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,962.50x = 735,710,607,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,710,607,282.52/975,962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,830.82

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