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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,814.64, 1,460,639.76 and 334,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,814.64, 1,460,639.76 and 334,065.84 is: 501,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,814.64 : 1,460,639.76 = 334,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,814.64/1,460,639.76 = 334,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,814.64x = 1,460,639.76 × 334,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,814.64x = 487,949,848,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,949,848,361.80/973,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,070.56

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