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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,164.60, 1,458,246.90 and 341,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,164.60, 1,458,246.90 and 341,012.60 is: 511,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,164.60 : 1,458,246.90 = 341,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,164.60/1,458,246.90 = 341,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,164.60x = 1,458,246.90 × 341,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,164.60x = 497,280,566,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,280,566,810.94/972,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,518.90

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