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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,228.92, 1,460,969.66 and 334,413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,228.92, 1,460,969.66 and 334,413.43 is: 501,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,228.92 : 1,460,969.66 = 334,413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,228.92/1,460,969.66 = 334,413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,228.92x = 1,460,969.66 × 334,413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,228.92x = 488,567,872,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,567,872,310.14/974,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,491.86

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