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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,023.94, 1,348,268.83 and 547,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,023.94, 1,348,268.83 and 547,301.12 is: 755,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,023.94 : 1,348,268.83 = 547,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,023.94/1,348,268.83 = 547,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,023.94x = 1,348,268.83 × 547,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,023.94x = 737,909,032,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,909,032,610.49/977,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,261.98

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