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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,695.96, 1,460,667.06 and 334,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,695.96, 1,460,667.06 and 334,124.28 is: 501,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,695.96 : 1,460,667.06 = 334,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,695.96/1,460,667.06 = 334,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,695.96x = 1,460,667.06 × 334,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,695.96x = 488,044,329,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,044,329,742.22/973,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,228.67

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