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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,736.42, 1,462,479.71 and 619,818.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,736.42, 1,462,479.71 and 619,818.02 is: 928,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,736.42 : 1,462,479.71 = 619,818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,736.42/1,462,479.71 = 619,818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,736.42x = 1,462,479.71 × 619,818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,736.42x = 906,471,278,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,471,278,142.37/976,736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,061.31

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