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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,968.40, 978,785.40 and 548,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,968.40, 978,785.40 and 548,325.20 is: 824,452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,968.40 : 978,785.40 = 548,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,968.40/978,785.40 = 548,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,968.40x = 978,785.40 × 548,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,968.40x = 536,692,700,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,692,700,212.08/650,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,452.77

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