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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,837.36, 1,349,411.31 and 548,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,837.36, 1,349,411.31 and 548,117.48 is: 756,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,837.36 : 1,349,411.31 = 548,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,837.36/1,349,411.31 = 548,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,837.36x = 1,349,411.31 × 548,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,837.36x = 739,635,930,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,635,930,094.23/977,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,399.75

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