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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,430.80, 1,461,646.20 and 264,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,430.80, 1,461,646.20 and 264,546.80 is: 396,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,430.80 : 1,461,646.20 = 264,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,430.80/1,461,646.20 = 264,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,430.80x = 1,461,646.20 × 264,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,430.80x = 386,673,824,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,673,824,942.16/974,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,820.20

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