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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,258.60, 1,458,533.76 and 341,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,258.60, 1,458,533.76 and 341,061.24 is: 511,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,258.60 : 1,458,533.76 = 341,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,258.60/1,458,533.76 = 341,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,258.60x = 1,458,533.76 × 341,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,258.60x = 497,449,332,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,449,332,767.46/972,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,643.03

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