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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,977.80, 1,461,876.06 and 637,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,977.80, 1,461,876.06 and 637,611.24 is: 956,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,977.80 : 1,461,876.06 = 637,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,977.80/1,461,876.06 = 637,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,977.80x = 1,461,876.06 × 637,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,977.80x = 932,108,607,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,108,607,342.91/974,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,030.60

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