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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,444.90, 1,456,098.15 and 340,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,444.90, 1,456,098.15 and 340,033.70 is: 509,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,444.90 : 1,456,098.15 = 340,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,444.90/1,456,098.15 = 340,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,444.90x = 1,456,098.15 × 340,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,444.90x = 495,122,441,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,122,441,507.66/971,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,676.30

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