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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,396.06, 1,457,096.82 and 340,162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,396.06, 1,457,096.82 and 340,162.25 is: 510,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,396.06 : 1,457,096.82 = 340,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,396.06/1,457,096.82 = 340,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,396.06x = 1,457,096.82 × 340,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,396.06x = 495,649,324,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,649,324,197.95/971,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,244.32

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