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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,465.80, 1,461,697.98 and 264,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,465.80, 1,461,697.98 and 264,598 is: 396,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,465.80 : 1,461,697.98 = 264,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,465.80/1,461,697.98 = 264,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,465.80x = 1,461,697.98 × 264,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,465.80x = 386,762,362,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,762,362,112.04/974,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,896.80

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