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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,426.80, 1,461,640.20 and 638,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,426.80, 1,461,640.20 and 638,503.60 is: 957,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,426.80 : 1,461,640.20 = 638,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,426.80/1,461,640.20 = 638,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,426.80x = 1,461,640.20 × 638,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,426.80x = 933,262,529,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,262,529,604.72/974,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,755.40

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