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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,027.72, 1,768,878.12 and 548,610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181,027.72, 1,768,878.12 and 548,610.68 is: 821,678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181,027.72 : 1,768,878.12 = 548,610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181,027.72/1,768,878.12 = 548,610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181,027.72x = 1,768,878.12 × 548,610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181,027.72x = 970,425,428,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,425,428,250.32/1,181,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,678.79

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