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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,548.80, 1,351,913.76 and 544,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,548.80, 1,351,913.76 and 544,064 is: 750,884.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,548.80 : 1,351,913.76 = 544,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,548.80/1,351,913.76 = 544,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,548.80x = 1,351,913.76 × 544,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,548.80x = 735,527,607,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,527,607,920.64/979,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,884.09

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