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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,438.42, 1,461,641.52 and 291,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,438.42, 1,461,641.52 and 291,326.86 is: 436,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,438.42 : 1,461,641.52 = 291,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,438.42/1,461,641.52 = 291,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,438.42x = 1,461,641.52 × 291,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,438.42x = 425,815,434,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,815,434,467.23/974,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,985.47

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