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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,687.60, 1,462,031.40 and 738,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,687.60, 1,462,031.40 and 738,491.60 is: 1,107,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,687.60 : 1,462,031.40 = 738,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,687.60/1,462,031.40 = 738,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,687.60x = 1,462,031.40 × 738,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,687.60x = 1,079,697,907,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,697,907,836.24/974,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,737.40

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