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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,569.43, 1,462,062.81 and 291,509.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,569.43, 1,462,062.81 and 291,509.93 is: 437,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,569.43 : 1,462,062.81 = 291,509.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,569.43/1,462,062.81 = 291,509.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,569.43x = 1,462,062.81 × 291,509.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,569.43x = 426,205,827,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,205,827,398.70/974,569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,327.31

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