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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,496.28, 1,460,284.50 and 334,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,496.28, 1,460,284.50 and 334,239 is: 501,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,496.28 : 1,460,284.50 = 334,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,496.28/1,460,284.50 = 334,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,496.28x = 1,460,284.50 × 334,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,496.28x = 488,084,030,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,084,030,995.50/973,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,372.26

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