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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,005.80, 1,461,008.70 and 264,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,005.80, 1,461,008.70 and 264,032.70 is: 396,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,005.80 : 1,461,008.70 = 264,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,005.80/1,461,008.70 = 264,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,005.80x = 1,461,008.70 × 264,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,005.80x = 385,754,071,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,754,071,784.49/974,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,049.05

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