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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,828.10, 1,462,023.45 and 640,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,828.10, 1,462,023.45 and 640,217.10 is: 960,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,828.10 : 1,462,023.45 = 640,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,828.10/1,462,023.45 = 640,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,828.10x = 1,462,023.45 × 640,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,828.10x = 936,012,413,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,012,413,291.00/974,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,182.02

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