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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,971.88, 1,346,841 and 546,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,971.88, 1,346,841 and 546,252 is: 753,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,971.88 : 1,346,841 = 546,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,971.88/1,346,841 = 546,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,971.88x = 1,346,841 × 546,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,971.88x = 735,714,589,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,714,589,932/975,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,827.65

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