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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,234.33, 1,460,977.66 and 334,418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,234.33, 1,460,977.66 and 334,418.77 is: 501,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,234.33 : 1,460,977.66 = 334,418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,234.33/1,460,977.66 = 334,418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,234.33x = 1,460,977.66 × 334,418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,234.33x = 488,578,354,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,578,354,298.92/974,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,499.83

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