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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,143.80, 1,459,247.40 and 552,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,143.80, 1,459,247.40 and 552,927.60 is: 828,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,143.80 : 1,459,247.40 = 552,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,143.80/1,459,247.40 = 552,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,143.80x = 1,459,247.40 × 552,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,143.80x = 806,858,162,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,858,162,688.24/974,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,274.19

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