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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,904.78, 1,461,938.94 and 335,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,904.78, 1,461,938.94 and 335,272.92 is: 502,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,904.78 : 1,461,938.94 = 335,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,904.78/1,461,938.94 = 335,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,904.78x = 1,461,938.94 × 335,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,904.78x = 490,148,537,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,148,537,275.51/974,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,765.55

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