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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,931.80, 1,456,397.70 and 339,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,931.80, 1,456,397.70 and 339,909.40 is: 509,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,931.80 : 1,456,397.70 = 339,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,931.80/1,456,397.70 = 339,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,931.80x = 1,456,397.70 × 339,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,931.80x = 495,043,268,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,043,268,368.38/970,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,864.10

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