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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,586.74, 1,463,206.41 and 548,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,586.74, 1,463,206.41 and 548,423.66 is: 823,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,586.74 : 1,463,206.41 = 548,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,586.74/1,463,206.41 = 548,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,586.74x = 1,463,206.41 × 548,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,586.74x = 802,457,007,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,457,007,391.63/974,586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,381.83

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