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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,427.58, 1,462,068.65 and 462,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,427.58, 1,462,068.65 and 462,462.49 is: 693,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,427.58 : 1,462,068.65 = 462,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,427.58/1,462,068.65 = 462,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,427.58x = 1,462,068.65 × 462,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,427.58x = 676,151,908,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,151,908,429.94/974,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,896.52

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