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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,391.84, 1,461,882.96 and 441,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,391.84, 1,461,882.96 and 441,769.86 is: 662,788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,391.84 : 1,461,882.96 = 441,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,391.84/1,461,882.96 = 441,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,391.84x = 1,461,882.96 × 441,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,391.84x = 645,815,830,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,815,830,575.59/974,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,788.63

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