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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,785.78, 1,456,834.77 and 339,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,785.78, 1,456,834.77 and 339,705.06 is: 509,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,785.78 : 1,456,834.77 = 339,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,785.78/1,456,834.77 = 339,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,785.78x = 1,456,834.77 × 339,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,785.78x = 494,894,142,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,894,142,952.94/970,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,787.18

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