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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,014.40, 1,458,021.60 and 546,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,014.40, 1,458,021.60 and 546,861.60 is: 820,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,014.40 : 1,458,021.60 = 546,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,014.40/1,458,021.60 = 546,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,014.40x = 1,458,021.60 × 546,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,014.40x = 797,336,025,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,336,025,010.56/972,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,292.40

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