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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,797.26, 1,462,221 and 462,342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,797.26, 1,462,221 and 462,342.66 is: 693,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,797.26 : 1,462,221 = 462,342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,797.26/1,462,221 = 462,342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,797.26x = 1,462,221 × 462,342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,797.26x = 676,047,146,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,047,146,647.86/974,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,525.90

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