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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,737.36, 1,460,469.95 and 334,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,737.36, 1,460,469.95 and 334,030.64 is: 500,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,737.36 : 1,460,469.95 = 334,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,737.36/1,460,469.95 = 334,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,737.36x = 1,460,469.95 × 334,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,737.36x = 487,841,716,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,841,716,585.52/973,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,999.28

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