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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,266.84, 1,459,562.13 and 541,642.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,266.84, 1,459,562.13 and 541,642.95 is: 812,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,266.84 : 1,459,562.13 = 541,642.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,266.84/1,459,562.13 = 541,642.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,266.84x = 1,459,562.13 × 541,642.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,266.84x = 790,561,537,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,561,537,801.48/973,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,276.25

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