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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,999.32, 1,346,878.76 and 546,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,999.32, 1,346,878.76 and 546,279.33 is: 753,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,999.32 : 1,346,878.76 = 546,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,999.32/1,346,878.76 = 546,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,999.32x = 1,346,878.76 × 546,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,999.32x = 735,772,023,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,772,023,872.63/975,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,865.31

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