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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,996.12, 1,462,657.57 and 335,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,996.12, 1,462,657.57 and 335,274.02 is: 502,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,996.12 : 1,462,657.57 = 335,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,996.12/1,462,657.57 = 335,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,996.12x = 1,462,657.57 × 335,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,996.12x = 490,391,080,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,391,080,710.82/974,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,967.21

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