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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,005.60, 1,461,008.40 and 706,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,005.60, 1,461,008.40 and 706,511.20 is: 1,059,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,005.60 : 1,461,008.40 = 706,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,005.60/1,461,008.40 = 706,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,005.60x = 1,461,008.40 × 706,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,005.60x = 1,032,218,797,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,218,797,894.08/974,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059,766.80

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