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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,007.30, 970,844.55 and 554,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,007.30, 970,844.55 and 554,695.30 is: 831,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,007.30 : 970,844.55 = 554,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,007.30/970,844.55 = 554,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,007.30x = 970,844.55 × 554,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,007.30x = 538,522,908,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,522,908,915.62/648,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,044.51

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