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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,559.85, 1,349,086.49 and 547,977.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,559.85, 1,349,086.49 and 547,977.97 is: 756,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,559.85 : 1,349,086.49 = 547,977.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,559.85/1,349,086.49 = 547,977.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,559.85x = 1,349,086.49 × 547,977.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,559.85x = 739,269,676,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,269,676,144.63/977,559.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,239.81

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