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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,749.86, 1,456,780.35 and 339,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,749.86, 1,456,780.35 and 339,669.14 is: 509,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,749.86 : 1,456,780.35 = 339,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,749.86/1,456,780.35 = 339,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,749.86x = 1,456,780.35 × 339,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,749.86x = 494,823,328,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,823,328,653.40/970,749.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,733.09

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