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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,975.48, 1,462,960.98 and 554,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,975.48, 1,462,960.98 and 554,351.16 is: 830,957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,975.48 : 1,462,960.98 = 554,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,975.48/1,462,960.98 = 554,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,975.48x = 1,462,960.98 × 554,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,975.48x = 810,994,116,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,994,116,297.74/975,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,957.47

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