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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,310.83, 1,461,874.96 and 434,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,310.83, 1,461,874.96 and 434,195.01 is: 651,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,310.83 : 1,461,874.96 = 434,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,310.83/1,461,874.96 = 434,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,310.83x = 1,461,874.96 × 434,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,310.83x = 634,738,812,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,738,812,875.95/974,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,474.66

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