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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,572.26, 1,461,841.80 and 291,460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,572.26, 1,461,841.80 and 291,460.67 is: 437,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,572.26 : 1,461,841.80 = 291,460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,572.26/1,461,841.80 = 291,460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,572.26x = 1,461,841.80 × 291,460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,572.26x = 426,069,383,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,069,383,152.80/974,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,186.04

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