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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,430.30, 1,461,645.45 and 264,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,430.30, 1,461,645.45 and 264,546.30 is: 396,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,430.30 : 1,461,645.45 = 264,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,430.30/1,461,645.45 = 264,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,430.30x = 1,461,645.45 × 264,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,430.30x = 386,672,895,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,672,895,709.34/974,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,819.45

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