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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,029.80, 1,458,044.70 and 341,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,029.80, 1,458,044.70 and 341,007.40 is: 511,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,029.80 : 1,458,044.70 = 341,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,029.80/1,458,044.70 = 341,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,029.80x = 1,458,044.70 × 341,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,029.80x = 497,204,032,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,204,032,230.78/972,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,511.10

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