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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,975.74, 1,462,973.54 and 399,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,975.74, 1,462,973.54 and 399,026.55 is: 598,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,975.74 : 1,462,973.54 = 399,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,975.74/1,462,973.54 = 399,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,975.74x = 1,462,973.54 × 399,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,975.74x = 583,765,287,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,765,287,898.51/974,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,748.53

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