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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,234.84, 1,348,621.16 and 547,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,234.84, 1,348,621.16 and 547,500.28 is: 755,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,234.84 : 1,348,621.16 = 547,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,234.84/1,348,621.16 = 547,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,234.84x = 1,348,621.16 × 547,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,234.84x = 738,370,462,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,370,462,713.93/977,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,571.16

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