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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,443.20, 1,461,146.40 and 412,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,443.20, 1,461,146.40 and 412,843.20 is: 619,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,443.20 : 1,461,146.40 = 412,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,443.20/1,461,146.40 = 412,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,443.20x = 1,461,146.40 × 412,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,443.20x = 603,224,355,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,224,355,444.48/974,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,045.17

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