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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,779.20, 1,453,168.80 and 548,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,779.20, 1,453,168.80 and 548,875.20 is: 823,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,779.20 : 1,453,168.80 = 548,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,779.20/1,453,168.80 = 548,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,779.20x = 1,453,168.80 × 548,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,779.20x = 797,608,315,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,608,315,733.76/968,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,312.80

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