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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,994, 1,459,119.21 and 467,410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,994, 1,459,119.21 and 467,410.90 is: 700,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,994 : 1,459,119.21 = 467,410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,994/1,459,119.21 = 467,410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,994x = 1,459,119.21 × 467,410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,994x = 682,008,223,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,008,223,153.39/972,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,937.75

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