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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,174.48, 1,336,178.76 and 554,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,174.48, 1,336,178.76 and 554,766 is: 765,633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,174.48 : 1,336,178.76 = 554,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,174.48/1,336,178.76 = 554,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,174.48x = 1,336,178.76 × 554,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,174.48x = 741,266,545,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,266,545,970.16/968,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,633.22

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