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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,212.01, 1,460,944.35 and 334,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,212.01, 1,460,944.35 and 334,396.55 is: 501,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,212.01 : 1,460,944.35 = 334,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,212.01/1,460,944.35 = 334,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,212.01x = 1,460,944.35 × 334,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,212.01x = 488,534,754,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,534,754,034.35/974,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,466.57

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