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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,493.28, 1,460,280 and 334,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,493.28, 1,460,280 and 334,236 is: 501,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,493.28 : 1,460,280 = 334,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,493.28/1,460,280 = 334,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,493.28x = 1,460,280 × 334,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,493.28x = 488,078,146,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,078,146,080/973,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,367.76

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