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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,030.30, 970,879.05 and 554,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,030.30, 970,879.05 and 554,718.30 is: 831,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,030.30 : 970,879.05 = 554,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,030.30/970,879.05 = 554,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,030.30x = 970,879.05 × 554,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,030.30x = 538,564,376,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,564,376,121.62/648,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,079.00

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