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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,598.24, 1,463,223.68 and 548,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,598.24, 1,463,223.68 and 548,435.16 is: 823,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,598.24 : 1,463,223.68 = 548,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,598.24/1,463,223.68 = 548,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,598.24x = 1,463,223.68 × 548,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,598.24x = 802,483,313,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,483,313,056.59/974,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,399.10

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