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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,351.50, 1,461,354.72 and 264,434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,351.50, 1,461,354.72 and 264,434.74 is: 396,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,351.50 : 1,461,354.72 = 264,434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,351.50/1,461,354.72 = 264,434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,351.50x = 1,461,354.72 × 264,434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,351.50x = 386,432,955,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,432,955,430.97/974,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,605.29

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