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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,741.86, 1,460,476.68 and 334,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,741.86, 1,460,476.68 and 334,035.15 is: 501,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,741.86 : 1,460,476.68 = 334,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,741.86/1,460,476.68 = 334,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,741.86x = 1,460,476.68 × 334,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,741.86x = 487,850,546,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,850,546,875.30/973,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,006.03

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