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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,214.92, 1,457,337.96 and 466,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,214.92, 1,457,337.96 and 466,034.04 is: 698,579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,214.92 : 1,457,337.96 = 466,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,214.92/1,457,337.96 = 466,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,214.92x = 1,457,337.96 × 466,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,214.92x = 679,169,097,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,169,097,144.16/972,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,579.18

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