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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,567.40, 1,456,281.90 and 340,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,567.40, 1,456,281.90 and 340,156.20 is: 509,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,567.40 : 1,456,281.90 = 340,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,567.40/1,456,281.90 = 340,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,567.40x = 1,456,281.90 × 340,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,567.40x = 495,363,317,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,363,317,232.78/971,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,859.96

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