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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,225.92, 1,461,340.16 and 264,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,225.92, 1,461,340.16 and 264,253.44 is: 396,380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,225.92 : 1,461,340.16 = 264,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,225.92/1,461,340.16 = 264,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,225.92x = 1,461,340.16 × 264,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,225.92x = 386,164,164,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,164,164,290.15/974,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,380.51

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