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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,912.40, 1,474,435.60 and 334,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,912.40, 1,474,435.60 and 334,224.48 is: 501,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,912.40 : 1,474,435.60 = 334,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,912.40/1,474,435.60 = 334,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,912.40x = 1,474,435.60 × 334,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,912.40x = 492,792,471,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,792,471,703.49/982,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,359.50

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