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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,298.63, 1,462,773.24 and 548,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,298.63, 1,462,773.24 and 548,134.35 is: 822,947.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,298.63 : 1,462,773.24 = 548,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,298.63/1,462,773.24 = 548,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,298.63x = 1,462,773.24 × 548,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,298.63x = 801,796,259,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,796,259,104.79/974,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,947.13

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