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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,350, 1,461,696.60 and 549,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,350, 1,461,696.60 and 549,089.12 is: 822,885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,350 : 1,461,696.60 = 549,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,350/1,461,696.60 = 549,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,350x = 1,461,696.60 × 549,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,350x = 802,601,699,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,601,699,800.99/975,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,885.84

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