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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,985.88, 1,346,860.32 and 546,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,985.88, 1,346,860.32 and 546,266 is: 753,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,985.88 : 1,346,860.32 = 546,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,985.88/1,346,860.32 = 546,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,985.88x = 1,346,860.32 × 546,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,985.88x = 735,743,999,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,743,999,565.12/975,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,846.97

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