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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,229.83, 1,460,970.93 and 334,414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,229.83, 1,460,970.93 and 334,414.27 is: 501,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,229.83 : 1,460,970.93 = 334,414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,229.83/1,460,970.93 = 334,414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,229.83x = 1,460,970.93 × 334,414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,229.83x = 488,569,528,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,569,528,246.36/974,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,493.09

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