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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,458.80, 1,461,687.48 and 264,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,458.80, 1,461,687.48 and 264,591 is: 396,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,458.80 : 1,461,687.48 = 264,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,458.80/1,461,687.48 = 264,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,458.80x = 1,461,687.48 × 264,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,458.80x = 386,749,352,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,749,352,020.68/974,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,886.30

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