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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,403.54, 1,461,272.22 and 494,446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,403.54, 1,461,272.22 and 494,446.23 is: 741,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,403.54 : 1,461,272.22 = 494,446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,403.54/1,461,272.22 = 494,446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,403.54x = 1,461,272.22 × 494,446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,403.54x = 722,520,540,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,520,540,182.73/974,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,500.32

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