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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,827.80, 1,460,273.40 and 553,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,827.80, 1,460,273.40 and 553,611.60 is: 829,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,827.80 : 1,460,273.40 = 553,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,827.80/1,460,273.40 = 553,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,827.80x = 1,460,273.40 × 553,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,827.80x = 808,424,293,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,424,293,411.44/974,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,299.59

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