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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,847.60, 1,462,271.40 and 691,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,847.60, 1,462,271.40 and 691,412.40 is: 1,037,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,847.60 : 1,462,271.40 = 691,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,847.60/1,462,271.40 = 691,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,847.60x = 1,462,271.40 × 691,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,847.60x = 1,011,032,578,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,032,578,125.36/974,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037,118.60

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