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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,812.99, 1,456,875.54 and 339,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,812.99, 1,456,875.54 and 339,732.27 is: 509,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,812.99 : 1,456,875.54 = 339,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,812.99/1,456,875.54 = 339,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,812.99x = 1,456,875.54 × 339,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,812.99x = 494,947,634,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,947,634,311.68/970,812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,827.99

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