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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,437.42, 1,461,640.02 and 291,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,437.42, 1,461,640.02 and 291,325.86 is: 436,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,437.42 : 1,461,640.02 = 291,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,437.42/1,461,640.02 = 291,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,437.42x = 1,461,640.02 × 291,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,437.42x = 425,813,535,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,813,535,836.92/974,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,983.97

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