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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,252.70, 1,461,379.05 and 554,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,252.70, 1,461,379.05 and 554,348.70 is: 831,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,252.70 : 1,461,379.05 = 554,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,252.70/1,461,379.05 = 554,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,252.70x = 1,461,379.05 × 554,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,252.70x = 810,113,576,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,113,576,574.74/974,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,523.05

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