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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,421.29, 1,461,632.68 and 264,449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,421.29, 1,461,632.68 and 264,449.34 is: 396,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,421.29 : 1,461,632.68 = 264,449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,421.29/1,461,632.68 = 264,449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,421.29x = 1,461,632.68 × 264,449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,421.29x = 386,527,797,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,527,797,878.99/974,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,674.21

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