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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,585.23, 1,463,204.16 and 548,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,585.23, 1,463,204.16 and 548,422.16 is: 823,379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,585.23 : 1,463,204.16 = 548,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,585.23/1,463,204.16 = 548,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,585.23x = 1,463,204.16 × 548,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,585.23x = 802,453,578,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,453,578,632.17/974,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,379.58

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