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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,915.80, 1,008,452.10 and 548,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,915.80, 1,008,452.10 and 548,499.80 is: 821,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,915.80 : 1,008,452.10 = 548,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,915.80/1,008,452.10 = 548,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,915.80x = 1,008,452.10 × 548,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,915.80x = 553,135,775,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,135,775,159.58/672,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,998.50

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