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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,005.30, 1,461,007.95 and 638,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,005.30, 1,461,007.95 and 638,082.10 is: 957,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,005.30 : 1,461,007.95 = 638,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,005.30/1,461,007.95 = 638,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,005.30x = 1,461,007.95 × 638,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,005.30x = 932,243,020,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,243,020,852.70/974,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,123.15

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