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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,046.20, 1,458,069.30 and 340,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,046.20, 1,458,069.30 and 340,732.20 is: 511,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,046.20 : 1,458,069.30 = 340,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,046.20/1,458,069.30 = 340,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,046.20x = 1,458,069.30 × 340,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,046.20x = 496,811,160,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,811,160,341.46/972,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,098.30

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