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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,232.84, 1,348,618.40 and 547,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,232.84, 1,348,618.40 and 547,498.28 is: 755,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,232.84 : 1,348,618.40 = 547,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,232.84/1,348,618.40 = 547,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,232.84x = 1,348,618.40 × 547,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,232.84x = 738,366,254,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,366,254,376.35/977,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,568.40

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