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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,180.52, 1,459,987.72 and 412,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,180.52, 1,459,987.72 and 412,520.04 is: 618,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,180.52 : 1,459,987.72 = 412,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,180.52/1,459,987.72 = 412,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,180.52x = 1,459,987.72 × 412,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,180.52x = 602,274,192,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,274,192,653.91/974,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,236.74

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