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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,992.64, 1,462,521.34 and 335,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,992.64, 1,462,521.34 and 335,290.10 is: 502,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,992.64 : 1,462,521.34 = 335,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,992.64/1,462,521.34 = 335,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,992.64x = 1,462,521.34 × 335,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,992.64x = 490,368,926,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,368,926,340.73/974,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,946.29

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