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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,804.76, 1,462,232.25 and 462,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,804.76, 1,462,232.25 and 462,350.16 is: 693,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,804.76 : 1,462,232.25 = 462,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,804.76/1,462,232.25 = 462,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,804.76x = 1,462,232.25 × 462,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,804.76x = 676,063,314,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,063,314,744.66/974,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,537.15

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