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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,939.20, 1,458,346.20 and 341,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,939.20, 1,458,346.20 and 341,305.60 is: 512,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,939.20 : 1,458,346.20 = 341,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,939.20/1,458,346.20 = 341,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,939.20x = 1,458,346.20 × 341,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,939.20x = 497,741,724,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,741,724,798.72/971,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,112.00

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