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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,179.70, 1,458,269.55 and 545,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,179.70, 1,458,269.55 and 545,277.30 is: 817,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,179.70 : 1,458,269.55 = 545,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,179.70/1,458,269.55 = 545,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,179.70x = 1,458,269.55 × 545,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,179.70x = 795,161,282,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,161,282,896.22/972,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,915.95

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