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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,175.48, 1,336,180.14 and 554,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,175.48, 1,336,180.14 and 554,767 is: 765,634.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,175.48 : 1,336,180.14 = 554,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,175.48/1,336,180.14 = 554,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,175.48x = 1,336,180.14 × 554,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,175.48x = 741,268,647,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,268,647,727.38/968,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,634.60

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