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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,996.01, 1,414,704.97 and 343,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,996.01, 1,414,704.97 and 343,957.20 is: 516,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,996.01 : 1,414,704.97 = 343,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,996.01/1,414,704.97 = 343,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,996.01x = 1,414,704.97 × 343,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,996.01x = 486,597,960,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,597,960,307.28/942,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,012.75

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