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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740,974.80, 2,611,161.42 and 461,591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740,974.80, 2,611,161.42 and 461,591.14 is: 692,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740,974.80 : 2,611,161.42 = 461,591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740,974.80/2,611,161.42 = 461,591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740,974.80x = 2,611,161.42 × 461,591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740,974.80x = 1,205,288,976,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,288,976,581.82/1,740,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,306.96

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