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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,915.68, 1,457,883.12 and 340,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,915.68, 1,457,883.12 and 340,844.64 is: 511,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,915.68 : 1,457,883.12 = 340,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,915.68/1,457,883.12 = 340,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,915.68x = 1,457,883.12 × 340,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,915.68x = 496,911,647,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,911,647,198.48/971,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,270.33

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