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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,727.30, 1,462,090.95 and 264,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,727.30, 1,462,090.95 and 264,843.30 is: 397,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,727.30 : 1,462,090.95 = 264,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,727.30/1,462,090.95 = 264,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,727.30x = 1,462,090.95 × 264,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,727.30x = 387,224,992,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,224,992,098.14/974,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,264.95

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