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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,317.41, 1,461,303.72 and 264,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,317.41, 1,461,303.72 and 264,400.74 is: 396,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,317.41 : 1,461,303.72 = 264,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,317.41/1,461,303.72 = 264,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,317.41x = 1,461,303.72 × 264,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,317.41x = 386,369,784,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,369,784,932.75/974,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,554.33

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