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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,276.32, 1,461,040.44 and 334,460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,276.32, 1,461,040.44 and 334,460.74 is: 501,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,276.32 : 1,461,040.44 = 334,460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,276.32/1,461,040.44 = 334,460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,276.32x = 1,461,040.44 × 334,460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,276.32x = 488,660,666,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,660,666,732.33/974,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,562.71

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