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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,795.76, 1,462,218.75 and 462,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,795.76, 1,462,218.75 and 462,341.16 is: 693,523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,795.76 : 1,462,218.75 = 462,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,795.76/1,462,218.75 = 462,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,795.76x = 1,462,218.75 × 462,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,795.76x = 676,043,913,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,043,913,048.75/974,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,523.65

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