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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,833.80, 1,461,627.74 and 468,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,833.80, 1,461,627.74 and 468,386.96 is: 702,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,833.80 : 1,461,627.74 = 468,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,833.80/1,461,627.74 = 468,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,833.80x = 1,461,627.74 × 468,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,833.80x = 684,607,373,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,607,373,790.27/974,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,281.12

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