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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,263.20, 1,461,394.80 and 554,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,263.20, 1,461,394.80 and 554,359.20 is: 831,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,263.20 : 1,461,394.80 = 554,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,263.20/1,461,394.80 = 554,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,263.20x = 1,461,394.80 × 554,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,263.20x = 810,137,652,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,137,652,212.16/974,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,538.80

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