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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,966.40, 978,782.40 and 548,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,966.40, 978,782.40 and 548,323.20 is: 824,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,966.40 : 978,782.40 = 548,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,966.40/978,782.40 = 548,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,966.40x = 978,782.40 × 548,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,966.40x = 536,689,097,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,689,097,671.68/650,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,449.77

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