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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,569.40, 1,457,354.10 and 340,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,569.40, 1,457,354.10 and 340,401.20 is: 510,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,569.40 : 1,457,354.10 = 340,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,569.40/1,457,354.10 = 340,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,569.40x = 1,457,354.10 × 340,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,569.40x = 496,085,084,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,085,084,464.92/971,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,601.80

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