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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,557.33, 1,462,044.62 and 291,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,557.33, 1,462,044.62 and 291,497.76 is: 437,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,557.33 : 1,462,044.62 = 291,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,557.33/1,462,044.62 = 291,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,557.33x = 1,462,044.62 × 291,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,557.33x = 426,182,732,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,182,732,478.80/974,557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,309.04

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