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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,717.28, 1,462,075.92 and 642,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,717.28, 1,462,075.92 and 642,215.52 is: 963,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,717.28 : 1,462,075.92 = 642,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,717.28/1,462,075.92 = 642,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,717.28x = 1,462,075.92 × 642,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,717.28x = 938,967,847,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,967,847,242.28/974,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,323.28

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