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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,013.66, 1,461,316.14 and 468,431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,013.66, 1,461,316.14 and 468,431.17 is: 702,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,013.66 : 1,461,316.14 = 468,431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,013.66/1,461,316.14 = 468,431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,013.66x = 1,461,316.14 × 468,431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,013.66x = 684,526,025,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,526,025,546.79/974,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,788.94

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