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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,022.30, 1,461,348.82 and 468,517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,022.30, 1,461,348.82 and 468,517.50 is: 702,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,022.30 : 1,461,348.82 = 468,517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,022.30/1,461,348.82 = 468,517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,022.30x = 1,461,348.82 × 468,517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,022.30x = 684,667,493,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,667,493,431.76/974,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,927.94

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