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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,874.80, 1,461,953.90 and 334,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,874.80, 1,461,953.90 and 334,997.08 is: 502,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,874.80 : 1,461,953.90 = 334,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,874.80/1,461,953.90 = 334,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,874.80x = 1,461,953.90 × 334,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,874.80x = 489,750,287,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,750,287,594.61/974,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,372.50

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