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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,001.40, 1,458,002.10 and 340,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,001.40, 1,458,002.10 and 340,833.20 is: 511,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,001.40 : 1,458,002.10 = 340,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,001.40/1,458,002.10 = 340,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,001.40x = 1,458,002.10 × 340,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,001.40x = 496,935,521,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,935,521,349.72/972,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,249.80

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