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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,913.40, 1,474,437.06 and 334,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,913.40, 1,474,437.06 and 334,225.44 is: 501,360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,913.40 : 1,474,437.06 = 334,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,913.40/1,474,437.06 = 334,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,913.40x = 1,474,437.06 × 334,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,913.40x = 492,794,375,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,794,375,130.81/982,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,360.93

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