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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,738.10, 1,457,607.15 and 546,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,738.10, 1,457,607.15 and 546,585.30 is: 819,877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,738.10 : 1,457,607.15 = 546,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,738.10/1,457,607.15 = 546,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,738.10x = 1,457,607.15 × 546,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,738.10x = 796,706,641,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,706,641,364.90/971,738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,877.95

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