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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,002, 1,461,003 and 264,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,002, 1,461,003 and 264,030.04 is: 396,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,002 : 1,461,003 = 264,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,002/1,461,003 = 264,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,002x = 1,461,003 × 264,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,002x = 385,748,680,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,748,680,530.12/974,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,045.06

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