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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,786.78, 1,456,836.27 and 339,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,786.78, 1,456,836.27 and 339,706.06 is: 509,788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,786.78 : 1,456,836.27 = 339,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,786.78/1,456,836.27 = 339,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,786.78x = 1,456,836.27 × 339,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,786.78x = 494,896,109,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,896,109,346.80/970,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,788.68

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