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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,382.04, 1,460,113.26 and 334,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,382.04, 1,460,113.26 and 334,124.88 is: 501,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,382.04 : 1,460,113.26 = 334,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,382.04/1,460,113.26 = 334,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,382.04x = 1,460,113.26 × 334,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,382.04x = 487,860,167,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,860,167,783.91/973,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,201.12

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