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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,464.80, 1,461,696.48 and 264,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,464.80, 1,461,696.48 and 264,597 is: 396,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,464.80 : 1,461,696.48 = 264,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,464.80/1,461,696.48 = 264,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,464.80x = 1,461,696.48 × 264,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,464.80x = 386,760,503,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,760,503,518.56/974,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,895.30

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