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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,312.27, 1,461,469.11 and 264,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,312.27, 1,461,469.11 and 264,340.25 is: 396,510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,312.27 : 1,461,469.11 = 264,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,312.27/1,461,469.11 = 264,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,312.27x = 1,461,469.11 × 264,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,312.27x = 386,325,109,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,325,109,904.68/974,312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,510.57

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