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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,336.82, 1,460,005.20 and 366,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,336.82, 1,460,005.20 and 366,239.28 is: 549,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,336.82 : 1,460,005.20 = 366,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,336.82/1,460,005.20 = 366,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,336.82x = 1,460,005.20 × 366,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,336.82x = 534,711,253,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,711,253,244.26/973,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,358.91

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