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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,890.83, 1,462,575.60 and 335,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,890.83, 1,462,575.60 and 335,204.28 is: 502,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,890.83 : 1,462,575.60 = 335,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,890.83/1,462,575.60 = 335,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,890.83x = 1,462,575.60 × 335,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,890.83x = 490,261,600,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,261,600,943.57/974,890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,888.72

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