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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,794.64, 1,457,701.68 and 340,723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,794.64, 1,457,701.68 and 340,723.64 is: 511,088.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,794.64 : 1,457,701.68 = 340,723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,794.64/1,457,701.68 = 340,723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,794.64x = 1,457,701.68 × 340,723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,794.64x = 496,673,422,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,673,422,443.72/971,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,088.87

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