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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,137.70, 1,452,206.55 and 548,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,137.70, 1,452,206.55 and 548,233.70 is: 822,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,137.70 : 1,452,206.55 = 548,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,137.70/1,452,206.55 = 548,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,137.70x = 1,452,206.55 × 548,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,137.70x = 796,148,570,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,148,570,070.74/968,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,350.55

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