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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,308.77, 1,462,788.45 and 548,144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,308.77, 1,462,788.45 and 548,144.49 is: 822,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,308.77 : 1,462,788.45 = 548,144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,308.77/1,462,788.45 = 548,144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,308.77x = 1,462,788.45 × 548,144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,308.77x = 801,819,428,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,819,428,903.14/974,308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,962.34

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