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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,004.90, 1,343,256.45 and 611,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,004.90, 1,343,256.45 and 611,462.46 is: 843,271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,004.90 : 1,343,256.45 = 611,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,004.90/1,343,256.45 = 611,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,004.90x = 1,343,256.45 × 611,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,004.90x = 821,350,893,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,350,893,327.87/974,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,271.83

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