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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,309.90, 1,461,873.57 and 434,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,309.90, 1,461,873.57 and 434,194.08 is: 651,473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,309.90 : 1,461,873.57 = 434,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,309.90/1,461,873.57 = 434,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,309.90x = 1,461,873.57 × 434,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,309.90x = 634,736,849,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,736,849,802.47/974,309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,473.26

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