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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,798.66, 1,349,424.51 and 548,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,798.66, 1,349,424.51 and 548,078.90 is: 756,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,798.66 : 1,349,424.51 = 548,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,798.66/1,349,424.51 = 548,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,798.66x = 1,349,424.51 × 548,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,798.66x = 739,591,101,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,591,101,073.84/977,798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,383.84

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