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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,425.14, 1,461,719.27 and 254,765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,425.14, 1,461,719.27 and 254,765.45 is: 382,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,425.14 : 1,461,719.27 = 254,765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,425.14/1,461,719.27 = 254,765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,425.14x = 1,461,719.27 × 254,765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,425.14x = 372,395,570,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,395,570,453.38/974,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,169.50

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