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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,983.88, 1,346,857.56 and 546,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,983.88, 1,346,857.56 and 546,264 is: 753,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,983.88 : 1,346,857.56 = 546,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,983.88/1,346,857.56 = 546,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,983.88x = 1,346,857.56 × 546,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,983.88x = 735,739,798,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,739,798,155.84/975,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,844.21

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