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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,031.60, 1,461,570.60 and 475,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,031.60, 1,461,570.60 and 475,395.60 is: 713,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,031.60 : 1,461,570.60 = 475,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,031.60/1,461,570.60 = 475,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,031.60x = 1,461,570.60 × 475,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,031.60x = 694,824,232,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,824,232,329.36/974,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,348.76

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