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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,842.23, 1,350,811.49 and 549,131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,842.23, 1,350,811.49 and 549,131.59 is: 757,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,842.23 : 1,350,811.49 = 549,131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,842.23/1,350,811.49 = 549,131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,842.23x = 1,350,811.49 × 549,131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,842.23x = 741,773,261,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,773,261,293.97/978,842.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,806.76

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