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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,921.76, 1,460,746.56 and 334,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,921.76, 1,460,746.56 and 334,215.44 is: 501,276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,921.76 : 1,460,746.56 = 334,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,921.76/1,460,746.56 = 334,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,921.76x = 1,460,746.56 × 334,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,921.76x = 488,204,054,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,204,054,278.89/973,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,276.46

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