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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,889.41, 1,461,710.88 and 468,442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,889.41, 1,461,710.88 and 468,442.58 is: 702,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,889.41 : 1,461,710.88 = 468,442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,889.41/1,461,710.88 = 468,442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,889.41x = 1,461,710.88 × 468,442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,889.41x = 684,727,608,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,727,608,532.72/974,889.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,364.40

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