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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,871.52, 1,460,670.93 and 334,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,871.52, 1,460,670.93 and 334,164.84 is: 501,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,871.52 : 1,460,670.93 = 334,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,871.52/1,460,670.93 = 334,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,871.52x = 1,460,670.93 × 334,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,871.52x = 488,104,867,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,104,867,616.10/973,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,200.47

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