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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,510.94, 1,461,101.20 and 519,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,510.94, 1,461,101.20 and 519,170.25 is: 778,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,510.94 : 1,461,101.20 = 519,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,510.94/1,461,101.20 = 519,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,510.94x = 1,461,101.20 × 519,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,510.94x = 758,560,275,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,560,275,279.30/974,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,400.98

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