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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,974.35, 1,413,471.17 and 462,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,974.35, 1,413,471.17 and 462,536.92 is: 693,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,974.35 : 1,413,471.17 = 462,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,974.35/1,413,471.17 = 462,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,974.35x = 1,413,471.17 × 462,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,974.35x = 653,782,592,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,782,592,100.56/942,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,319.60

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