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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,936.40, 1,460,904.60 and 548,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,936.40, 1,460,904.60 and 548,783.60 is: 823,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,936.40 : 1,460,904.60 = 548,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,936.40/1,460,904.60 = 548,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,936.40x = 1,460,904.60 × 548,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,936.40x = 801,720,485,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,720,485,644.56/973,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,175.40

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