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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,289.83, 1,462,760.01 and 548,125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,289.83, 1,462,760.01 and 548,125.53 is: 822,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,289.83 : 1,462,760.01 = 548,125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,289.83/1,462,760.01 = 548,125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,289.83x = 1,462,760.01 × 548,125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,289.83x = 801,776,105,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,776,105,744.06/974,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,933.88

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