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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,056.96, 978,859.94 and 547,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,056.96, 978,859.94 and 547,549.44 is: 755,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,056.96 : 978,859.94 = 547,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,056.96/978,859.94 = 547,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,056.96x = 978,859.94 × 547,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,056.96x = 535,974,209,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,974,209,247.69/709,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,897.25

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