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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,515.39, 1,459,800.29 and 546,415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,515.39, 1,459,800.29 and 546,415.34 is: 820,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,515.39 : 1,459,800.29 = 546,415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,515.39/1,459,800.29 = 546,415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,515.39x = 1,459,800.29 × 546,415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,515.39x = 797,657,275,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,657,275,871.33/972,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,200.16

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