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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,640.81, 1,357,493.77 and 548,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,640.81, 1,357,493.77 and 548,087 is: 756,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,640.81 : 1,357,493.77 = 548,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,640.81/1,357,493.77 = 548,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,640.81x = 1,357,493.77 × 548,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,640.81x = 744,024,685,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,024,685,177.56/983,640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,398.76

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