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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,023.61, 1,461,331.05 and 468,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,023.61, 1,461,331.05 and 468,441.11 is: 702,803.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,023.61 : 1,461,331.05 = 468,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,023.61/1,461,331.05 = 468,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,023.61x = 1,461,331.05 × 468,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,023.61x = 684,547,531,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,547,531,832.81/974,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,803.84

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