Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,633.76, 1,461,209.76 and 674,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 974,633.76, 1,461,209.76 and 674,316 is: 1,010,961.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,633.76 : 1,461,209.76 = 674,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,633.76/1,461,209.76 = 674,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,633.76x = 1,461,209.76 × 674,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,633.76x = 985,317,120,524.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,317,120,524.16/974,633.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010,961.41
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