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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,030.80, 1,458,046.20 and 341,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,030.80, 1,458,046.20 and 341,008.40 is: 511,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,030.80 : 1,458,046.20 = 341,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,030.80/1,458,046.20 = 341,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,030.80x = 1,458,046.20 × 341,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,030.80x = 497,206,001,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,206,001,788.08/972,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,512.60

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