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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,899.80, 1,461,931.44 and 335,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,899.80, 1,461,931.44 and 335,267.88 is: 502,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,899.80 : 1,461,931.44 = 335,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,899.80/1,461,931.44 = 335,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,899.80x = 1,461,931.44 × 335,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,899.80x = 490,138,654,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,138,654,594.15/974,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,757.98

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