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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,690.71, 1,464,974.78 and 544,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,690.71, 1,464,974.78 and 544,251.15 is: 817,179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,690.71 : 1,464,974.78 = 544,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,690.71/1,464,974.78 = 544,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,690.71x = 1,464,974.78 × 544,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,690.71x = 797,314,216,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,314,216,610.75/975,690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,179.27

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