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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,179.20, 972,268.80 and 608,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,179.20, 972,268.80 and 608,780.80 is: 913,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,179.20 : 972,268.80 = 608,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,179.20/972,268.80 = 608,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,179.20x = 972,268.80 × 608,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,179.20x = 591,898,577,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,898,577,879.04/648,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,171.20

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