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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,576.43, 1,461,864.65 and 475,512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,576.43, 1,461,864.65 and 475,512.75 is: 713,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,576.43 : 1,461,864.65 = 475,512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,576.43/1,461,864.65 = 475,512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,576.43x = 1,461,864.65 × 475,512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,576.43x = 695,135,277,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,135,277,471.72/974,576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,269.13

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