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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,014.66, 1,461,317.64 and 468,432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,014.66, 1,461,317.64 and 468,432.17 is: 702,790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,014.66 : 1,461,317.64 = 468,432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,014.66/1,461,317.64 = 468,432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,014.66x = 1,461,317.64 × 468,432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,014.66x = 684,528,193,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,528,193,164.48/974,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,790.44

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