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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,744.36, 1,460,480.43 and 334,037.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,744.36, 1,460,480.43 and 334,037.65 is: 501,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,744.36 : 1,460,480.43 = 334,037.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,744.36/1,460,480.43 = 334,037.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,744.36x = 1,460,480.43 × 334,037.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,744.36x = 487,855,450,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,855,450,708.19/973,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,009.78

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