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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,266.46, 1,459,561.56 and 541,642.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,266.46, 1,459,561.56 and 541,642.57 is: 812,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,266.46 : 1,459,561.56 = 541,642.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,266.46/1,459,561.56 = 541,642.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,266.46x = 1,459,561.56 × 541,642.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,266.46x = 790,560,674,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,560,674,431.61/973,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,275.68

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