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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,762.40, 1,462,143.60 and 974,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,762.40, 1,462,143.60 and 974,762.40 is: 1,462,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,762.40 : 1,462,143.60 = 974,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,762.40/1,462,143.60 = 974,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,762.40x = 1,462,143.60 × 974,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,762.40x = 1,425,242,604,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,242,604,680.64/974,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,143.60

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