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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,236.59, 1,460,981.03 and 334,421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,236.59, 1,460,981.03 and 334,421.03 is: 501,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,236.59 : 1,460,981.03 = 334,421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,236.59/1,460,981.03 = 334,421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,236.59x = 1,460,981.03 × 334,421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,236.59x = 488,582,773,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,582,773,558.16/974,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,503.21

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