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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,903.78, 1,461,937.44 and 335,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,903.78, 1,461,937.44 and 335,271.92 is: 502,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,903.78 : 1,461,937.44 = 335,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,903.78/1,461,937.44 = 335,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,903.78x = 1,461,937.44 × 335,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,903.78x = 490,146,572,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,146,572,428.69/974,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,764.05

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