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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,266.68, 1,456,012.53 and 339,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,266.68, 1,456,012.53 and 339,836.04 is: 509,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,266.68 : 1,456,012.53 = 339,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,266.68/1,456,012.53 = 339,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,266.68x = 1,456,012.53 × 339,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,266.68x = 494,805,532,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,805,532,385.58/971,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,443.54

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