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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,749.60, 1,462,124.40 and 738,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,749.60, 1,462,124.40 and 738,553.60 is: 1,107,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,749.60 : 1,462,124.40 = 738,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,749.60/1,462,124.40 = 738,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,749.60x = 1,462,124.40 × 738,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,749.60x = 1,079,857,239,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,857,239,267.84/974,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,830.40

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