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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,470.30, 1,461,704.72 and 264,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,470.30, 1,461,704.72 and 264,602.50 is: 396,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,470.30 : 1,461,704.72 = 264,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,470.30/1,461,704.72 = 264,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,470.30x = 1,461,704.72 × 264,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,470.30x = 386,770,723,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,770,723,173.80/974,470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,903.55

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