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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,020.30, 1,461,030.45 and 264,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,020.30, 1,461,030.45 and 264,047.20 is: 396,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,020.30 : 1,461,030.45 = 264,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,020.30/1,461,030.45 = 264,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,020.30x = 1,461,030.45 × 264,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,020.30x = 385,780,999,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,780,999,437.24/974,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,070.80

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