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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,993.64, 1,462,522.84 and 335,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,993.64, 1,462,522.84 and 335,291.10 is: 502,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,993.64 : 1,462,522.84 = 335,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,993.64/1,462,522.84 = 335,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,993.64x = 1,462,522.84 × 335,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,993.64x = 490,370,891,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,370,891,798.72/974,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,947.79

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