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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,743.66, 1,462,348.80 and 493,772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,743.66, 1,462,348.80 and 493,772.14 is: 740,776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,743.66 : 1,462,348.80 = 493,772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,743.66/1,462,348.80 = 493,772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,743.66x = 1,462,348.80 × 493,772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,743.66x = 722,067,096,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,067,096,402.43/974,743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,776.40

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