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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,504.20, 1,461,237.90 and 412,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,504.20, 1,461,237.90 and 412,904.20 is: 619,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,504.20 : 1,461,237.90 = 412,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,504.20/1,461,237.90 = 412,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,504.20x = 1,461,237.90 × 412,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,504.20x = 603,351,266,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,351,266,109.18/974,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,136.65

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