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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,796.30, 1,457,694.45 and 340,773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,796.30, 1,457,694.45 and 340,773.90 is: 511,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,796.30 : 1,457,694.45 = 340,773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,796.30/1,457,694.45 = 340,773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,796.30x = 1,457,694.45 × 340,773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,796.30x = 496,744,222,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,744,222,734.86/971,796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,160.85

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