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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,552.83, 1,462,037.86 and 291,493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,552.83, 1,462,037.86 and 291,493.27 is: 437,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,552.83 : 1,462,037.86 = 291,493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,552.83/1,462,037.86 = 291,493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,552.83x = 1,462,037.86 × 291,493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,552.83x = 426,174,197,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,174,197,221.05/974,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,302.30

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