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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,015.66, 1,461,319.14 and 468,433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,015.66, 1,461,319.14 and 468,433.16 is: 702,791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,015.66 : 1,461,319.14 = 468,433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,015.66/1,461,319.14 = 468,433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,015.66x = 1,461,319.14 × 468,433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,015.66x = 684,530,342,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,530,342,518.68/974,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,791.93

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