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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,301.64, 1,462,777.74 and 548,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,301.64, 1,462,777.74 and 548,137.36 is: 822,951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,301.64 : 1,462,777.74 = 548,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,301.64/1,462,777.74 = 548,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,301.64x = 1,462,777.74 × 548,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,301.64x = 801,803,128,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,803,128,670.37/974,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,951.64

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