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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,586.95, 1,348,995.59 and 547,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,586.95, 1,348,995.59 and 547,784.04 is: 755,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,586.95 : 1,348,995.59 = 547,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,586.95/1,348,995.59 = 547,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,586.95x = 1,348,995.59 × 547,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,586.95x = 738,958,256,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,958,256,352.98/977,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,900.29

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