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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,931.40, 1,460,897.10 and 548,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,931.40, 1,460,897.10 and 548,778.60 is: 823,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,931.40 : 1,460,897.10 = 548,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,931.40/1,460,897.10 = 548,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,931.40x = 1,460,897.10 × 548,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,931.40x = 801,709,065,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,709,065,282.06/973,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,167.90

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