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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,990.64, 1,462,518.33 and 335,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,990.64, 1,462,518.33 and 335,288.10 is: 502,943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,990.64 : 1,462,518.33 = 335,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,990.64/1,462,518.33 = 335,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,990.64x = 1,462,518.33 × 335,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,990.64x = 490,364,992,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,364,992,080.87/974,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,943.28

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