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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,551.65, 1,461,715.81 and 254,962.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,551.65, 1,461,715.81 and 254,962.82 is: 382,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,551.65 : 1,461,715.81 = 254,962.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,551.65/1,461,715.81 = 254,962.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,551.65x = 1,461,715.81 × 254,962.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,551.65x = 372,683,185,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,683,185,992.28/974,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,415.02

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