Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,536.20, 1,461,804.30 and 413,497.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 974,536.20, 1,461,804.30 and 413,497.80 is: 620,246.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,536.20 : 1,461,804.30 = 413,497.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,536.20/1,461,804.30 = 413,497.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,536.20x = 1,461,804.30 × 413,497.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,536.20x = 604,452,862,080.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,452,862,080.54/974,536.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,246.70
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