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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,316.54, 1,461,475.50 and 264,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,316.54, 1,461,475.50 and 264,344.52 is: 396,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,316.54 : 1,461,475.50 = 264,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,316.54/1,461,475.50 = 264,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,316.54x = 1,461,475.50 × 264,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,316.54x = 386,333,039,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,333,039,539.26/974,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,516.97

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