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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,282.60, 1,461,423.90 and 620,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,282.60, 1,461,423.90 and 620,863.40 is: 931,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,282.60 : 1,461,423.90 = 620,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,282.60/1,461,423.90 = 620,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,282.60x = 1,461,423.90 × 620,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,282.60x = 907,344,611,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,344,611,395.26/974,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,295.10

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