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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,003, 1,461,004.50 and 264,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,003, 1,461,004.50 and 264,031.04 is: 396,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,003 : 1,461,004.50 = 264,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,003/1,461,004.50 = 264,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,003x = 1,461,004.50 × 264,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,003x = 385,750,537,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,750,537,579.68/974,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,046.56

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