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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,005.60, 1,461,008.40 and 737,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,005.60, 1,461,008.40 and 737,809.60 is: 1,106,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,005.60 : 1,461,008.40 = 737,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,005.60/1,461,008.40 = 737,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,005.60x = 1,461,008.40 × 737,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,005.60x = 1,077,946,023,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,946,023,200.64/974,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,714.40

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