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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,008.40, 1,461,012.60 and 548,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,008.40, 1,461,012.60 and 548,855.60 is: 823,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,008.40 : 1,461,012.60 = 548,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,008.40/1,461,012.60 = 548,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,008.40x = 1,461,012.60 × 548,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,008.40x = 801,884,947,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,884,947,180.56/974,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,283.40

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