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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,315.80, 1,461,473.70 and 899,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,315.80, 1,461,473.70 and 899,666.20 is: 1,349,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,315.80 : 1,461,473.70 = 899,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,315.80/1,461,473.70 = 899,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,315.80x = 1,461,473.70 × 899,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,315.80x = 1,314,838,490,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,838,490,078.94/974,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,499.30

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