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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,761.60, 1,460,642.40 and 737,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,761.60, 1,460,642.40 and 737,565.60 is: 1,106,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,761.60 : 1,460,642.40 = 737,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,761.60/1,460,642.40 = 737,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,761.60x = 1,460,642.40 × 737,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,761.60x = 1,077,319,588,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,319,588,141.44/973,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,348.40

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