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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,942.70, 1,457,914.05 and 340,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,942.70, 1,457,914.05 and 340,628.70 is: 510,943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,942.70 : 1,457,914.05 = 340,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,942.70/1,457,914.05 = 340,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,942.70x = 1,457,914.05 × 340,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,942.70x = 496,607,367,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,607,367,563.24/971,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,943.05

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