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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,583.60, 1,354,667.20 and 546,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,583.60, 1,354,667.20 and 546,083 is: 753,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,583.60 : 1,354,667.20 = 546,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,583.60/1,354,667.20 = 546,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,583.60x = 1,354,667.20 × 546,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,583.60x = 739,760,728,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,760,728,577.60/981,583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,640.07

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