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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,406.20, 1,461,609.30 and 554,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,406.20, 1,461,609.30 and 554,502.20 is: 831,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,406.20 : 1,461,609.30 = 554,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,406.20/1,461,609.30 = 554,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,406.20x = 1,461,609.30 × 554,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,406.20x = 810,465,572,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,465,572,390.46/974,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,753.30

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