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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,224.80, 1,458,337.20 and 341,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,224.80, 1,458,337.20 and 341,202.40 is: 511,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,224.80 : 1,458,337.20 = 341,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,224.80/1,458,337.20 = 341,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,224.80x = 1,458,337.20 × 341,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,224.80x = 497,588,152,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,588,152,649.28/972,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,803.60

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