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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,168.69, 1,349,855.51 and 548,447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,168.69, 1,349,855.51 and 548,447.49 is: 756,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,168.69 : 1,349,855.51 = 548,447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,168.69/1,349,855.51 = 548,447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,168.69x = 1,349,855.51 × 548,447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,168.69x = 740,324,863,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,324,863,579.93/978,168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,847.84

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