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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,556.60, 1,349,082 and 547,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,556.60, 1,349,082 and 547,974.72 is: 756,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,556.60 : 1,349,082 = 547,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,556.60/1,349,082 = 547,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,556.60x = 1,349,082 × 547,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,556.60x = 739,262,831,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,262,831,207.04/977,556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,235.32

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