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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,992.89, 1,462,521.71 and 335,290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,992.89, 1,462,521.71 and 335,290.35 is: 502,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,992.89 : 1,462,521.71 = 335,290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,992.89/1,462,521.71 = 335,290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,992.89x = 1,462,521.71 × 335,290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,992.89x = 490,369,414,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,369,414,352.05/974,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,946.66

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