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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,011.32, 1,461,319.10 and 547,648.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,011.32, 1,461,319.10 and 547,648.79 is: 820,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,011.32 : 1,461,319.10 = 547,648.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,011.32/1,461,319.10 = 547,648.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,011.32x = 1,461,319.10 × 547,648.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,011.32x = 800,289,630,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,289,630,981.42/975,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,800.35

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