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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,310.39, 1,461,874.32 and 434,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,310.39, 1,461,874.32 and 434,194.59 is: 651,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,310.39 : 1,461,874.32 = 434,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,310.39/1,461,874.32 = 434,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,310.39x = 1,461,874.32 × 434,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,310.39x = 634,737,921,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,737,921,003.93/974,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,474.03

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