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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,501.26, 1,460,251.08 and 366,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,501.26, 1,460,251.08 and 366,403.02 is: 549,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,501.26 : 1,460,251.08 = 366,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,501.26/1,460,251.08 = 366,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,501.26x = 1,460,251.08 × 366,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,501.26x = 535,040,405,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,040,405,670.26/973,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,604.23

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