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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,658.60, 1,461,769.20 and 640,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,658.60, 1,461,769.20 and 640,047.60 is: 959,927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,658.60 : 1,461,769.20 = 640,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,658.60/1,461,769.20 = 640,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,658.60x = 1,461,769.20 × 640,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,658.60x = 935,601,868,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,601,868,213.92/974,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,927.78

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