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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,181.60, 1,461,272.40 and 737,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,181.60, 1,461,272.40 and 737,985.60 is: 1,106,978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,181.60 : 1,461,272.40 = 737,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,181.60/1,461,272.40 = 737,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,181.60x = 1,461,272.40 × 737,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,181.60x = 1,078,397,988,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,397,988,877.44/974,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,978.40

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