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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,452.90, 1,461,679.35 and 638,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,452.90, 1,461,679.35 and 638,529.70 is: 957,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,452.90 : 1,461,679.35 = 638,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,452.90/1,461,679.35 = 638,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,452.90x = 1,461,679.35 × 638,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,452.90x = 933,325,676,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,325,676,851.70/974,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,794.55

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