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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,323.70, 1,458,485.55 and 545,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,323.70, 1,458,485.55 and 545,421.30 is: 818,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,323.70 : 1,458,485.55 = 545,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,323.70/1,458,485.55 = 545,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,323.70x = 1,458,485.55 × 545,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,323.70x = 795,489,084,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,489,084,712.22/972,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,131.95

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