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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,064.53, 1,459,801.83 and 365,856.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,064.53, 1,459,801.83 and 365,856.74 is: 548,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,064.53 : 1,459,801.83 = 365,856.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,064.53/1,459,801.83 = 365,856.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,064.53x = 1,459,801.83 × 365,856.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,064.53x = 534,078,338,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,078,338,569.83/973,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,862.20

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