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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,555.80, 1,494,833.70 and 548,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,555.80, 1,494,833.70 and 548,658.20 is: 822,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,555.80 : 1,494,833.70 = 548,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,555.80/1,494,833.70 = 548,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,555.80x = 1,494,833.70 × 548,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,555.80x = 820,152,767,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,152,767,141.34/996,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,987.30

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