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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,127.20, 1,458,190.80 and 340,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,127.20, 1,458,190.80 and 340,813.20 is: 511,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,127.20 : 1,458,190.80 = 340,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,127.20/1,458,190.80 = 340,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,127.20x = 1,458,190.80 × 340,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,127.20x = 496,970,672,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,970,672,758.56/972,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,219.80

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