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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,739.61, 1,460,473.32 and 334,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,739.61, 1,460,473.32 and 334,032.90 is: 501,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,739.61 : 1,460,473.32 = 334,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,739.61/1,460,473.32 = 334,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,739.61x = 1,460,473.32 × 334,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,739.61x = 487,846,138,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,846,138,452.23/973,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,002.66

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