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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,975.80, 1,462,463.70 and 974,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,975.80, 1,462,463.70 and 974,975.80 is: 1,462,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,975.80 : 1,462,463.70 = 974,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,975.80/1,462,463.70 = 974,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,975.80x = 1,462,463.70 × 974,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,975.80x = 1,425,866,715,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,866,715,878.46/974,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,463.70

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