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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,552.80, 1,494,829.20 and 548,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,552.80, 1,494,829.20 and 548,655.20 is: 822,982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,552.80 : 1,494,829.20 = 548,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,552.80/1,494,829.20 = 548,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,552.80x = 1,494,829.20 × 548,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,552.80x = 820,145,813,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,145,813,691.84/996,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,982.80

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