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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,729.40, 1,462,094.10 and 960,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,729.40, 1,462,094.10 and 960,732.60 is: 1,441,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,729.40 : 1,462,094.10 = 960,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,729.40/1,462,094.10 = 960,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,729.40x = 1,462,094.10 × 960,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,729.40x = 1,404,681,466,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,681,466,137.66/974,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,098.90

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