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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,289.13, 1,461,015.68 and 334,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,289.13, 1,461,015.68 and 334,657.24 is: 501,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,289.13 : 1,461,015.68 = 334,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,289.13/1,461,015.68 = 334,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,289.13x = 1,461,015.68 × 334,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,289.13x = 488,939,469,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,939,469,739.70/974,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,842.27

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