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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,326.60, 1,460,712.30 and 412,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,326.60, 1,460,712.30 and 412,899.40 is: 619,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,326.60 : 1,460,712.30 = 412,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,326.60/1,460,712.30 = 412,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,326.60x = 1,460,712.30 × 412,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,326.60x = 603,127,232,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,127,232,242.62/974,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,019.57

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