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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,289.44, 1,462,759.45 and 548,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,289.44, 1,462,759.45 and 548,125.16 is: 822,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,289.44 : 1,462,759.45 = 548,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,289.44/1,462,759.45 = 548,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,289.44x = 1,462,759.45 × 548,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,289.44x = 801,775,248,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,775,248,888.65/974,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,933.32

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