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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,364.20, 1,458,546.30 and 545,461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,364.20, 1,458,546.30 and 545,461.80 is: 818,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,364.20 : 1,458,546.30 = 545,461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,364.20/1,458,546.30 = 545,461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,364.20x = 1,458,546.30 × 545,461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,364.20x = 795,581,290,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,581,290,181.34/972,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,192.70

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