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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,349.24, 1,457,231.25 and 340,300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,349.24, 1,457,231.25 and 340,300.92 is: 510,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,349.24 : 1,457,231.25 = 340,300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,349.24/1,457,231.25 = 340,300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,349.24x = 1,457,231.25 × 340,300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,349.24x = 495,897,135,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,897,135,027.75/971,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,524.04

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