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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,829.21, 1,460,764.58 and 334,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,829.21, 1,460,764.58 and 334,130.18 is: 501,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,829.21 : 1,460,764.58 = 334,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,829.21/1,460,764.58 = 334,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,829.21x = 1,460,764.58 × 334,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,829.21x = 488,085,523,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,085,523,078.55/973,829.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,202.38

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