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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,290.13, 1,461,017.17 and 334,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,290.13, 1,461,017.17 and 334,658.24 is: 501,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,290.13 : 1,461,017.17 = 334,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,290.13/1,461,017.17 = 334,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,290.13x = 1,461,017.17 × 334,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,290.13x = 488,941,434,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,941,434,721.98/974,290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,843.77

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