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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,305.58, 1,461,459.08 and 264,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,305.58, 1,461,459.08 and 264,333.56 is: 396,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,305.58 : 1,461,459.08 = 264,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,305.58/1,461,459.08 = 264,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,305.58x = 1,461,459.08 × 264,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,305.58x = 386,312,681,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,312,681,410.73/974,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,500.53

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