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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,482.60, 1,455,723.90 and 339,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,482.60, 1,455,723.90 and 339,330.60 is: 508,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,482.60 : 1,455,723.90 = 339,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,482.60/1,455,723.90 = 339,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,482.60x = 1,455,723.90 × 339,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,482.60x = 493,971,664,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,971,664,421.34/970,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,995.90

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