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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,250.36, 1,461,001.73 and 334,434.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,250.36, 1,461,001.73 and 334,434.83 is: 501,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,250.36 : 1,461,001.73 = 334,434.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,250.36/1,461,001.73 = 334,434.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,250.36x = 1,461,001.73 × 334,434.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,250.36x = 488,609,856,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,609,856,225.07/974,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,523.92

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