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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,879.60, 1,462,319.40 and 738,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,879.60, 1,462,319.40 and 738,683.60 is: 1,108,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,879.60 : 1,462,319.40 = 738,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,879.60/1,462,319.40 = 738,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,879.60x = 1,462,319.40 × 738,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,879.60x = 1,080,191,358,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,191,358,741.84/974,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,025.40

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