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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,193, 1,460,006.46 and 412,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,193, 1,460,006.46 and 412,532.52 is: 618,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,193 : 1,460,006.46 = 412,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,193/1,460,006.46 = 412,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,193x = 1,460,006.46 × 412,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,193x = 602,300,144,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,300,144,160.08/974,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,255.46

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