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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,870.72, 1,460,723.68 and 334,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,870.72, 1,460,723.68 and 334,121.92 is: 501,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,870.72 : 1,460,723.68 = 334,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,870.72/1,460,723.68 = 334,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,870.72x = 1,460,723.68 × 334,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,870.72x = 488,059,800,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,059,800,551.07/973,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,154.61

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