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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,801.16, 1,349,427.96 and 548,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,801.16, 1,349,427.96 and 548,081.40 is: 756,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,801.16 : 1,349,427.96 = 548,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,801.16/1,349,427.96 = 548,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,801.16x = 1,349,427.96 × 548,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,801.16x = 739,596,365,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,596,365,515.94/977,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,387.29

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