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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,541.20, 1,461,811.80 and 413,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,541.20, 1,461,811.80 and 413,502.80 is: 620,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,541.20 : 1,461,811.80 = 413,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,541.20/1,461,811.80 = 413,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,541.20x = 1,461,811.80 × 413,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,541.20x = 604,463,272,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,463,272,373.04/974,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,254.20

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