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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,854.74, 1,461,923.94 and 334,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,854.74, 1,461,923.94 and 334,977.02 is: 502,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,854.74 : 1,461,923.94 = 334,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,854.74/1,461,923.94 = 334,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,854.74x = 1,461,923.94 × 334,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,854.74x = 489,710,924,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,710,924,316.62/974,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,342.45

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