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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,644.83, 1,464,575.70 and 549,880.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,644.83, 1,464,575.70 and 549,880.98 is: 823,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,644.83 : 1,464,575.70 = 549,880.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,644.83/1,464,575.70 = 549,880.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,644.83x = 1,464,575.70 × 549,880.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,644.83x = 805,342,321,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,342,321,200.19/977,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,757.56

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