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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,311.27, 1,461,467.61 and 264,339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,311.27, 1,461,467.61 and 264,339.25 is: 396,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,311.27 : 1,461,467.61 = 264,339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,311.27/1,461,467.61 = 264,339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,311.27x = 1,461,467.61 × 264,339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,311.27x = 386,323,248,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,323,248,273.02/974,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,509.06

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