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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,444.40, 1,461,666.60 and 638,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,444.40, 1,461,666.60 and 638,521.20 is: 957,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,444.40 : 1,461,666.60 = 638,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,444.40/1,461,666.60 = 638,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,444.40x = 1,461,666.60 × 638,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,444.40x = 933,305,111,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,305,111,431.92/974,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,781.80

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