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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,591.03, 1,458,885.94 and 540,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,591.03, 1,458,885.94 and 540,583.20 is: 810,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,591.03 : 1,458,885.94 = 540,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,591.03/1,458,885.94 = 540,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,591.03x = 1,458,885.94 × 540,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,591.03x = 788,649,228,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,649,228,528.75/972,591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,874.46

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