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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,751.60, 1,460,627.40 and 553,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,751.60, 1,460,627.40 and 553,847.60 is: 830,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,751.60 : 1,460,627.40 = 553,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,751.60/1,460,627.40 = 553,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,751.60x = 1,460,627.40 × 553,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,751.60x = 808,964,979,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,964,979,984.24/973,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,771.40

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