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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,739.66, 1,462,342.80 and 493,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,739.66, 1,462,342.80 and 493,768.14 is: 740,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,739.66 : 1,462,342.80 = 493,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,739.66/1,462,342.80 = 493,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,739.66x = 1,462,342.80 × 493,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,739.66x = 722,058,284,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,058,284,398.39/974,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,770.40

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