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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,882.82, 1,463,042.88 and 462,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,882.82, 1,463,042.88 and 462,550.08 is: 694,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,882.82 : 1,463,042.88 = 462,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,882.82/1,463,042.88 = 462,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,882.82x = 1,463,042.88 × 462,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,882.82x = 676,730,601,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,730,601,187.43/974,882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,166.10

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