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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,271.10, 1,461,406.65 and 620,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,271.10, 1,461,406.65 and 620,851.90 is: 931,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,271.10 : 1,461,406.65 = 620,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,271.10/1,461,406.65 = 620,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,271.10x = 1,461,406.65 × 620,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,271.10x = 907,317,095,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,317,095,325.14/974,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,277.85

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