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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,145.80, 1,459,250.40 and 552,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,145.80, 1,459,250.40 and 552,929.60 is: 828,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,145.80 : 1,459,250.40 = 552,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,145.80/1,459,250.40 = 552,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,145.80x = 1,459,250.40 × 552,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,145.80x = 806,862,739,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,862,739,971.84/974,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,277.18

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