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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,406.80, 1,456,228.10 and 339,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,406.80, 1,456,228.10 and 339,976.16 is: 509,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,406.80 : 1,456,228.10 = 339,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,406.80/1,456,228.10 = 339,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,406.80x = 1,456,228.10 × 339,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,406.80x = 495,082,828,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,082,828,541.08/971,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,655.51

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