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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,202.44, 1,461,047.58 and 290,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,202.44, 1,461,047.58 and 290,927.14 is: 436,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,202.44 : 1,461,047.58 = 290,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,202.44/1,461,047.58 = 290,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,202.44x = 1,461,047.58 × 290,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,202.44x = 425,058,393,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,058,393,853.32/974,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,314.24

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