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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,934.40, 1,460,901.60 and 548,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,934.40, 1,460,901.60 and 548,781.60 is: 823,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,934.40 : 1,460,901.60 = 548,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,934.40/1,460,901.60 = 548,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,934.40x = 1,460,901.60 × 548,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,934.40x = 801,715,917,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,715,917,490.56/973,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,172.40

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