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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,075.36, 1,458,124.56 and 341,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,075.36, 1,458,124.56 and 341,006.88 is: 511,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,075.36 : 1,458,124.56 = 341,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,075.36/1,458,124.56 = 341,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,075.36x = 1,458,124.56 × 341,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,075.36x = 497,230,506,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,230,506,856.97/972,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,514.36

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