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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,293.20, 1,456,939.80 and 339,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,293.20, 1,456,939.80 and 339,997.20 is: 509,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,293.20 : 1,456,939.80 = 339,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,293.20/1,456,939.80 = 339,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,293.20x = 1,456,939.80 × 339,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,293.20x = 495,355,452,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,355,452,568.56/971,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,995.80

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