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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,961.76, 1,460,806.56 and 334,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,961.76, 1,460,806.56 and 334,255.44 is: 501,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,961.76 : 1,460,806.56 = 334,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,961.76/1,460,806.56 = 334,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,961.76x = 1,460,806.56 × 334,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,961.76x = 488,282,539,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,282,539,467.69/973,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,336.46

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