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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,166.44, 1,349,852.40 and 548,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,166.44, 1,349,852.40 and 548,445.24 is: 756,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,166.44 : 1,349,852.40 = 548,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,166.44/1,349,852.40 = 548,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,166.44x = 1,349,852.40 × 548,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,166.44x = 740,320,123,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,320,123,482.58/978,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,844.74

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