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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,197, 1,460,012.46 and 412,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,197, 1,460,012.46 and 412,536.52 is: 618,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,197 : 1,460,012.46 = 412,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,197/1,460,012.46 = 412,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,197x = 1,460,012.46 × 412,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,197x = 602,308,459,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,308,459,405.04/974,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,261.46

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