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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,792.26, 1,462,213.50 and 462,337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,792.26, 1,462,213.50 and 462,337.66 is: 693,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,792.26 : 1,462,213.50 = 462,337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,792.26/1,462,213.50 = 462,337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,792.26x = 1,462,213.50 × 462,337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,792.26x = 676,036,368,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,036,368,010.41/974,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,518.40

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