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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,170.94, 1,349,858.61 and 548,449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,170.94, 1,349,858.61 and 548,449.74 is: 756,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,170.94 : 1,349,858.61 = 548,449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,170.94/1,349,858.61 = 548,449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,170.94x = 1,349,858.61 × 548,449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,170.94x = 740,329,603,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,329,603,691.26/978,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,850.95

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