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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,512.01, 1,461,102.80 and 519,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,512.01, 1,461,102.80 and 519,171.32 is: 778,402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,512.01 : 1,461,102.80 = 519,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,512.01/1,461,102.80 = 519,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,512.01x = 1,461,102.80 × 519,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,512.01x = 758,562,659,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,562,659,430.33/974,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,402.58

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