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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,906.28, 1,461,941.19 and 335,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,906.28, 1,461,941.19 and 335,274.39 is: 502,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,906.28 : 1,461,941.19 = 335,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,906.28/1,461,941.19 = 335,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,906.28x = 1,461,941.19 × 335,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,906.28x = 490,151,440,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,151,440,693.12/974,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,767.75

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