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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,520.60, 1,457,280.90 and 340,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,520.60, 1,457,280.90 and 340,368.60 is: 510,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,520.60 : 1,457,280.90 = 340,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,520.60/1,457,280.90 = 340,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,520.60x = 1,457,280.90 × 340,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,520.60x = 496,012,659,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,012,659,739.74/971,520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,552.90

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